How James Doran-Webb Carves Creatures Out of Driftwood

An Artnet News profile published on February 22, 2026, examines sculptor James Doran-Webb’s process for making animal figures from driftwood. The article describes how he assembles found wood into lifelike creatures, emphasizing the role of natural forms and careful carving in his practice. It also notes the piece appears in Artnet’s “Price Database” section and is associated with the URL slug referencing Gladwell and Patterson alongside Doran-Webb and Peter Wileman.

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