Jabuka 2004

Carving at Killarney Community Centre

Vancouver, B.C.

After 13 weeks of intense carving, Jabuka was created with the help of 465 carvers.
Jabuka (slavic for apple). A term of affection: "My little apple." The name was provided by a community member who participated in the carving.

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Wood Delivery
Lady Carving
Roughing Out Design.
Kids carving nest.
Testing beak.
Sampling stain colour.
Varnishing nest.

History of the Wood

The sculpture was made from reclaimed driftwood found on Iona Beach (near the airport). The base is carved from a sturdy red cedar root, but the heron came from a chunk of hemlock that was so hard it actually broke chisels. Ironically, it rotted quickly and the work was de-commissioned in 2014.

Concept Drawing

jabuka sketch

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Special thanks goes to the following:
Vancouver Parks Board, The Killarney C.C. and AMEC Eng. for their generous support.