At first glance, it looks like a photograph of a fisherman with a big catch. But if you look closer, you will see that this is a real work of art. It is a sculpture of a fish made of driftwood – carefully assembled and carved so that it looks as if it has just been taken out of the sea.
Such handicrafts require exceptional attention, a sense of form and natural material, but also a great deal of imagination. Each piece of wood has its own history – it was part of a tree, then thrown into a river, sea or lake, processed by time and water, and finally ended up in the hands of a craftsman who gives it a new life.
Driftwood art is increasingly popular around the world, because it connects ecology, recycling and aesthetic value. It reminds us that true beauty often comes from nature – and that in the hands of a creative mind, even waste becomes inspiration.