A small wooden bench with curved legs and a flat top, placed on a white surface with a plain white background.

Tides

2024 | LOCAL QUARTERSAWN DOUGLAS FIR MAHOGANY INLAY | 63” x 18” x 19”

Always for you,
sweet Scorpio,
so, please always,
keep your soul near the sea.

Stay safe
in the Tides
of a Californian coastline,
And the shadows of
them Douglas firs.

On such a roughly hewn base of waves,
Wild places will crest to support you,
my dear tired traveler.

Go. Rest.

journal and sketch by Christopher Grant Ward

A wooden bench with a natural finish, featuring a smooth, oval seat and curved legs
Close-up of a wooden sculpture on a white surface, showcasing smooth, flowing curves and natural wood grain.