Some sculptures demand attention. Others invite it.
Echo Catcher, built in 2025, belongs to the second kind.
Inspired by the long-standing tradition of bottle trees and ghost catchers, this piece explores how objects can hold silence, memory, and presence. Echo Catcher was designed to become a subtle guardian—something that doesn’t interrupt a space but deepens it.
Forged from steel, shaped by hand, and finished with intention, the sculpture blends folklore with contemporary outdoor design. The bottles act as chambers of color and sound, catching wind and light in shifting patterns. Even standing still, the piece feels alive.
Echo Catcher now resides in a private collection in Westhampton, Massachusetts, where it sits as both a focal point and a quiet anchor. Every environment shapes it differently, and in return it shapes how people move through the space.
Building Echo Catcher
This was one of those projects where the idea changed as the sculpture grew. I started with a minimal steel framework and allowed the form to tell me where to go next. The rhythm of the bottles, the balance of weight, the flow of motion—none of it was predetermined.
A full build video showing the entire process will be released soon. It documents the raw material, the fabrication steps, and all the small decisions that brought Echo Catcher to life.
Why This Piece Matters
Echo Catcher represents the kind of work I enjoy most: sculptures that feel rooted in older stories but still belong firmly in the present. It’s simple, durable, and a little mysterious—exactly the kind of piece that rewards anyone who slows down long enough to notice it.
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