Inspired: Wood collages by Richard Pearse

Cowshed (L) Naki (R)

I've always loved salvaged wood collages, and these pieces by New Zealand artist Richard Pearse are blowing my mind. According to the biography on his website, Richard currently lives in a shed in Patea, South Taranaki.

L to R: Mount, Riddle, Raw

His pieces are meticulously cut and glued together using salvaged wood. I don't know about you, but I'm having a hard time choosing a favorite. I will add this to the list of reasons why I want a woodshop in my future home.

Pieces from A Series of Indecision

Detail of Mint (L) and Ruby (R)

Ruby, 2011. Work in progress

All images courtesy of Richard's website. His work is for sale at the Swedish gallery Krets.