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Artist collects dead wood to create sculptures of mysterious characters

Bennett Ewing, better known as Eyevan Tumbleweed, is a nature lover and artist who specialises in wood sculpture, creating a series of visages comprised of pieces of wood he collects from mountains, deserts, swamps, forests, rivers and beaches.

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Wood sculpture by Eyevan Tumbleweed depicting a mysterious bearded face composed of collected driftwood and timber fragments arranged against a white background

The wall hanging relief faces in his collection are pieced together meticulously and somewhat extemporaneously, using the natural colours, patterns and directions of various wood fragments to create countenances not entirely human nor entirely Elvin or fay.

Bonded with glue and reinforced with epoxy, the sylvan entities and their expressions of thought and emotion portray a glimpse of an otherworldly realm that is not altogether unfamiliar. His technique ranges from smooth and spiralling to rough and jagged, blending fantasy with reality and impressionism with ornate design – an effect that might be something along the lines of abstract realism.

Unlike artists of most other mediums, Eyevan cannot simply buy more materials at the art supply store. Instead, he always has an excuse to explore nature, in search of the wood pieces to larger unknown puzzles. You can discover more at eyevantumbleweed.com.

Wooden sculpture of a bearded face composed of collected wood fragments in varying shades of brown, with leaf-like elements protruding from the head and shoulders
A sculptural head composed of weathered wood fragments arranged to form a mysterious face with pointed features and an enigmatic expression
Close-up detail of weathered wood fragments assembled into an abstract face sculpture by Eyevan Tumbleweed, showing varied textures and natural colours of reclaimed wood pieces
Wooden wall relief sculpture of a mystical face with elongated features and branch-like protrusions, crafted from assembled pieces of collected wood by Eyevan Tumbleweed
Weathered wood fragments assembled into a bearded face with an introspective expression, created by Eyevan Tumbleweed from found natural materials
Detail of a wooden sculpture by Eyevan Tumbleweed showing weathered wood fragments assembled into an expressive face with curved features and organic textures
Wooden sculpture of a mysterious face composed of collected wood fragments, featuring expressive features with spiky, branch-like protrusions radiating from the head
Sculptural wooden face with weathered fragments pieced together to create an expressive countenance with textured features and organic, jagged details
Intricate wood sculpture face assembled from weathered fragments, featuring organic curves, knots and seed pods creating an otherworldly expression against a white background
Wooden relief sculpture of a bearded face with textured, weathered wood fragments pieced together to create an otherworldly character with gold accents and intricate detailing
Wooden sculptural face with weathered bark and natural grain forming expressive features, with twigs and organic protrusions extending from the head against a white background
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