The Dance of Life

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Australian Red Cedar (Toona ciliata)

Vigilant is an original hand-carved wood sculpture created by Ole Jensen.Vigilant stands in an alert, proud posture, capturing the fluid energy of an animal watching over its domain. Hand-carved from iconic Australian Red Cedar gathered at Mystic Beach near Minnamurra, the piece pays homage to the historic "red gold" timber that once densely blanketed the NSW South Coast. Its smooth, rounded contours allow light to play across the wood’s vibrant reddish-pink hues and distinctive, swirling grain patterns.

Details & Dimensions

• Title: Vigilant

• Material: Australian Red Cedar (Toona ciliata) from Mystic Beach, Minnamurra, NSW

• Finish: Fine-sanded and polished to highlight natural reddish-pink grain smooth contours

• Dimensions: 48 cm (H) x 26 cm (W) x 18 cm (D)

• Provenance: Accompanied by a signed and dated Artist Certificate of Authenticity.

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Golden Sassafras (Doryphora sassafras)

Pacific Riders celebrates the unexpected harmony, boundless vitality, and playful spirit of coastal marine life. Hand-carved from a dynamic piece of Golden Sassafras, the sculpture's arching, muscular base evokes a pod of dolphins surging through breaking ocean waves, while twin upright forms mimic seabirds riding seamlessly atop the swell.

Gathered near the windswept shorelines of Seven Mile Beach near Gerroa, the raw timber carries the raw energy of the South Coast. Its hand-finished contours accentuate the wood’s natural golden hues, accented by intricate dark figure grain and delicate lines that echo the unpredictable, fluid motion of the Pacific Ocean.

Details & Dimensions

• Title: Pacific Riders

• Material: Golden Sassafras (Doryphora sassafras) Foraged near Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa

• Finish: Hand-carved and fine-sanded to reveal rich golden tones, natural luster, and dark spalted grain patterns

• Dimensions: 41 cm (H) x 33 cm (W) x 18 cm (D)

• Provenance: Accompanied by a signed and dated Artist Certificate of Authenticity.

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Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)

Majestic Grace captures the fluid motion and quiet dignity of coastal birdlife in an abstract, sculptural form. Standing an impressive 61 cm tall by 45 cm wide, this commanding piece mimics the graceful presence of pelicans and seabirds native to the New South Coast. With sweeping curves evoking a bird poised for flight, the sculpture balances a sharp, uplifting beak against a grounded, fluid base. Hand-carved from rich Australian Blackwood, its ultra-smooth finish highlights deep chocolate-brown hues and a soft, lustrous sheen that catches light along every organic line.

Details & Dimensions

• Title: Majestic Grace

• Material: Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)

• Finish: Hand-carved, fine-sanded, and polished to a rich dark espresso luster

• Dimensions: 61 cm (H) x 45 cm (W) x 26 cm (D)

• Provenance: Accompanied by a signed and dated Artist Certificate of Authenticity.

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Australian Brushbox (Lophostemon confertus)

Weathered Soul is an expressive study in dual perspectives and natural endurance, taking the figurative form of a contemplative head in profile. One side presents a smooth, stoic face marked by delicate borer tracks—the quiet, organic signatures of time. Turning the piece reveals its raw heart: a dense, rugged inner stem flowing with deep chocolate hues and intricate, fibrous grain. Salvaged near Bombo on the NSW South Coast, the contrast between refined form and elemental timber endows the sculpture with a grounded, enduring character.

Details & Dimensions

• Title: Weathered Soul

• Material: Salvaged Australian Brushbox (Lophostemon confertus)

• Finish: Hand-carved and polished smooth outer profile; natural oiled interior grain

• Dimensions: 46 cm (H) x 25 cm (W) x 19 cm (D)

• Provenance: Accompanied by a signed and dated Artist Certificate of Authenticity.

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Golden Sassafras (Doryphora sassafras)

Coiled Grace captures a fluid, dual narrative of motion and poise. Standing an impressive 77 cm tall, the sculpture rises in a dramatic, twisting S-curve that blurs the boundaries between a sea serpent surging from the water and a watchful avian form looking out across the sea.

Hand-carved from Golden Sassafras gathered along the rugged shoreline of Storm Bay in Kiama, the piece follows the natural spiral of the grain. High-contrast spalted black lines sweep across golden timber tones, emphasizing the sculpture's vertical movement, organic curves, and striking presence.

Details & Dimensions

• Title: Coiled Grace

• Material: Golden Sassafras (Doryphora sassafras)

• Origin: Foraged at Storm Bay, Kiama, NSW South Coast

• Finish: Fine-sanded and hand-polished to highlight natural golden hues and dark spalted figure grain

• Dimensions: 77 cm (H) x 23 cm (W) x 19 cm (D)

• Provenance: Accompanied by a signed and dated Artist Certificate of Authenticity.