Nightcurl Walnut Wall Art with Hooked Flame Tips

The movement runs one way and then hooks back. Long ribbons stream out to a fine point at one end, while at the other the tips curl into deep claws that turn in on themselves. The hollows inside those curls hold shadow, so the piece looks heavier on one side and almost weightless on the other.

Walnut blocks are joined into one body before carving, and the hooks are cut from the thickest part of the stock so they keep their strength. Every curve is shaped and sanded by hand until the transitions feel continuous. The finish sits low and lets the grain carry the color. Each piece is started only after an order arrives.

The sculpture travels in sections. It is the safer way to move carved points across long distances and it keeps the shipping cost sensible. Hardware and clear instructions come with it, and the sections lock into position against a level pencil line. Reach out if you want a hand planning the placement.