Bobby Jacobs’ hand-carved vessels are sculpted from rare, old, fallen trees in upstate New York. Trees that have been down 15 – 25 years and over 200-years-old provide the unique textures and exceptional scale that are characteristic of Bobby’s work. Because these trees are so rare, it can take up to one year to find one tree that can yield only two vessels.
Environmental sustainability is a cornerstone of all Jacobs’ work: by using trees that have fallen, the natural beauty of the forest is protected. Unused sections of the fallen trees are left on the ground, preserving the delicate ecosystem. This remaining wood leaves a physical layer of organic materials above the ground, providing shelter, nesting and bedding materials to a variety of wildlife.
Il Mezzo
Moulin Rouge
Natural Burl Table
Burrone
Trovato
La Orma
Mid-tree Burl
Southampton
Seconde Vie
Le Secret Cache
Mystère
Bellazza Bionda
Santorini
Sable
Tuscan
Semplice
Davos
Pueblo
Hand Carved Cherry Burl
Each vessel is individually carved and treated through a proprietary finishing process. Dark lines (spalting), water stains, and sensual wooden curves are highlighted, reflecting nature’s never-ending transitions.
Jacobs’ vessels are an art form that highlight and share one of the earth’s most beautiful and natural resources, while preserving the relationship between human culture and the natural world.
Prices available upon request. All art sale proceeds are donated to
TheSpreadYourWingsProject.org, a New York State 501(c)3.