Here at Shwood we are constantly searching for inspiring ways to think about and use natural materials. Recently, we were blown away by the creativity, craftsmanship, and playfulness of these live-able sculptures that bridge the gap between art and life.

Bay Area fine artist, Jay Nelson, is not concerned with all of his cuts and angles being perfect. In fact, he would prefer it if they weren’t. He believes these imperfections and the workarounds required to solve problems make the end result more fun. In his own words, “art should be fun.” Through his process of experimentation and problem-solving in his projects, he has learned to embrace the imperfections and the unique results that they generate.

See some videos and photos below to find out more about some of Jay’s projects and hear him give his unique and inspiring perspective. You should also definitely visit his website to see more of his work.