Driftwood Art by Jeff Uitto

We just discovered the work of Jeff Uitto that uses driftwood and salvaged wood, and we fell in love with his work! Incredible sculptures and architectural realizations, a big thumb up from Recyclart!

On the Washington coast there’s a place where nature’s leftovers get a second chance at stardom. The place is Knock on Wood, and Jeffro Uitto is the artist making the magic happen. Since high school Jeffro has been creating with wood, his favorite medium. This stuff isn’t from a lumber mill either. Each piece is found and rescued from the shores of Tokeland, the banks of Smith Creek, or the valleys between the Willapa Hills. In due time the varied sticks, slabs, and roots are cured and then found a fitting home.

As a finished project comes together you can finally see what Jeffro’s had in his mind all along. A gnarly rocking chair, elegant bedframe, or even a burl-topped bar ready for drinks. Every project that rolls out of the shop enjoys the same careful construction whether it’s a rose bud made from cedar shavings or a commissioned sculpture. Not everything is built right in the shop though. Clients have brought Jeffro on site to build one-off creations in places like Alaska and Hawaii.

Wherever he might be, Tokeland, WA is where Jeffro’s heart is. While enjoying the sound of the waves, Jeff will be working away at his next creation.

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Milla
Milla

His art is great and what makes me smile even more is that his last name means log driving in Finnish.

lyn elrick
lyn elrick

My children would spend hours playing on the horse sculpture if it was in our garden.

pippa
pippa

I live in Perth Western Australia. Just found this. Absolutely amazing.

Manon
Manon

sarah palin is a terrible woman. pharmacy-grade terrible.

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