John Bird
For this collection of sprouting coconut sculptures, the artist treated the wood using the Japanese method of Shou Sugi Ban where the cedar is burned to create a deep resilience in the wood. This is representative of the Caymanian people who were carried here, as the coconuts were, by ocean currents from faraway lands. Over time, this resilient nature evolved into prosperity and bounty, forming the diverse and thriving nation that exists today.
Furniture designer and expert woodworker, John Bird practiced as a craftsman in the UK and Canada before he visited the Cayman Islands for the first time in 2004 to aid in rebuilding the country after Hurricane Ivan. Since then, he has called Cayman his home for more than 15 years. John’s focus is to create designs that embrace the environment, which reflect a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. He is grateful for all the interesting opportunities that that he has been involved in and credits Cayman as the reason why he has thrived in his career. This place has given him the creative freedom and artistic license to pursue projects that he is passionate about.
Furniture designer and expert woodworker, John Bird practiced as a craftsman in the UK and Canada before he visited the Cayman Islands for the first time in 2004 to aid in rebuilding the country after Hurricane Ivan. Since then, he has called Cayman his home for more than 15 years. John’s focus is to create designs that embrace the environment, which reflect a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. He is grateful for all the interesting opportunities that that he has been involved in and credits Cayman as the reason why he has thrived in his career. This place has given him the creative freedom and artistic license to pursue projects that he is passionate about.