Marine Sculptures

Curated from the New Jersey shoreline— weathered by waves, time, and Atlantic winds.



Along my coastal walks, every tide leaves behind fragments of a story. I never carve or force the driftwood into something it isn't; instead, I spend months collecting pieces until their natural curves begin to suggest a form.


My job is simply to recognize it and bring it to life. Explore my Signature Collection: The Hook below. Each original piece is a one-of-one sculpture handcrafted from reclaimed driftwood, shells, and sea glass.

Signiture Collection - The Hook

Signiture Collection - The Hook

Boy Blue

Boy Blue began, for me, as a distant silhouette on the …
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Water Police

Water Police started with a single, oddly perfect curve of …
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The OG

The OG is where my Hook collection truly found its shape. …
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Marylin

Marylin began as a collection of restless lines. Long, …
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Sail Away

Sail Away grew out of a single, impossibly slender board …
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Man-O-War

Man-O-War began with a tangle. A small pile of thin, …
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Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon began, for me, as a memory of foam on a pint …
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Big-Eye

Big-Eye began with a single knot of wood that looked back …
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Calamari

Calamari started with a handful of impossibly thin …
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Calamari Too

Calamari Too began after Calamari was finished and still …
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Ahab's Bane

Ahab's Bane began with a beam of driftwood so large I …
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Whaler

My Whaler series grew out of a desire to whisper where …
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Looking for a Custom Commission or Specific Piece?

Every sculpture I construct is a unique, one-of-a-piece creation made from materials I personally curate along the coast. If a piece you love is unavailable or if you are seeking a specific marine form for your space, reach out to my studio directly.


J. Libro Design

Experience the beauty of driftwood sculptures inspired by the Jersey Shore's enduring spirit.

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