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Daily Wood Whimsy

A year’s worth of reclaimed wood scraps teaches us: even in scraps, there’s a masterpiece waiting.

Damien Hoar de Galvan embarked on a daily sculpture project at the start of 2024, crafting small assemblages from reclaimed wood. Each piece, a surprise to the artist himself, offers a record of his creative journey.


At first, he didn’t plan for these works to see the light of day. But by the end of that year, he had 362 sculptures, nearly all visible in an ICA Boston exhibition. The collection showcases vibrant fragments and unusual shapes, each telling a story of experimentation and devotion.


Hoar de Galvan’s project is more than just art; it’s a reminder that even in the smallest scraps of life, there lies untapped potential for creativity. Each piece is a moment captured in wood, creating a mosaic of a year spent pushing boundaries.


The exhibition at ICA Boston brought his daily sculptural practice to light, proving that consistency and play can lead to surprising results. Now, Hoar de Galvan looks forward to showcasing his work in Tokyo, continuing his quest for artistic discovery.

Original source:  https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/damien-hoar-de-galvan-wood-sculptures/
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