{"title":"Originals - Wood Art and Sculptures","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn a world where surf art often leans on brushstrokes and color, these striking sculptures reimagine the ocean’s most iconic form—the wave—through the raw grit of industrial scrap. Using spent bullet casings, old bolts, washers, screws, and metal scraps, each piece captures the kinetic energy of a wave in mid-crest. These aren’t just recycled materials; they’re relics of function, force, and history—now frozen in a moment of crashing beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt first glance, it’s unexpected: a wave, something fluid and natural, sculpted from the hard, rigid remnants of our manufactured world. But that contrast is precisely what makes these works so captivating. Whether it’s the “barrel” formed from brass casings, a “thick lip” crafted from heavy washers and wingnuts, or a playful curl mounted inside a Christmas tree frame, these pieces challenge the viewer to see beyond the obvious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach wave or sculpture is more than a clever shape—it’s a dialogue. Between chaos and control. Between nature and man. Between destruction and transformation. In their new form, these scraps tell stories of resilience, power, and grace. They speak to surfers, welders, environmentalists, and art lovers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhether hung in a beach cabin, garage, office, or gallery, these works spark conversation. They’re gritty. They’re clever. They’re beautiful. 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Some times I may use it for kindling while camping, but other times I create waves from them  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nathan Gibbs Art","offers":[{"title":"30x62","offer_id":47570405622039,"sku":"Woodwave2015","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1148\/0087\/files\/RecycleReef.jpg?v=1701842630"},{"product_id":"scrap-wave-2","title":"Scrap Wave 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eApprox 24x24 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003escrap wood, glue, resin, toner text, framed in redwood and black painted pine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love to save all of my scraps from my framing, wood bowls, or other projects. Some times I may use it for kindling while camping, but other times I create waves from them. 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Hundreds of spent brass shell casings are meticulously arranged into the shape of a barrel (term for an open wave), all housed within a wooden shadowbox. Each casing bears the marks of its use—fired, hollow, and gleaming—inviting viewers to reflect on themes of violence, consequence, and power of guns, and waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold simplicity of the framing contrasts with the chaotic gravity of the contents, making the word “GUN” and “BARREL,” spelled out in Scrabble-style wood tiles, all the more impactful. The transparent glass and resin becomes a mirror, subtly implicating the viewer in the dialogue. Are we looking into the barrel or out of it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a distance, the shape is elegant, almost sculptural. But up close, the intricacy reveals a ‘loaded’ narrative: lives changed, shots fired, decisions made. The art becomes both a shrine and a question mark. 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Set against a raw wood backdrop, this mixed media artwork features a wave-like formation meticulously crafted from spent brass bullet casings, frozen in glossy resin. The arrangement mimics the iconic shape of a barreling ocean wave, evoking surf culture, but instead of water, it’s made of ammunition shells—a jarring juxtaposition between nature and weaponry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the scene, the word “BARRELED” is spelled out in hand-burned Scrabble-style wood tiles, intentionally recalling both the surfing term and the rifled interior of a gun barrel. The piece’s title, handwritten on the back and signed the thought: Barreled and Burned—a nod to being caught in a wave or a hail of bullets, burned by the system, the violence, or the surf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layered wood frame—with subtle burn marks and rustic textures—adds warmth and craftsmanship while reminding us this is both fine art and protest piece. 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This circular, handcrafted mixed-media artwork features layered wood tones framing a resin-encased photo of Trestles Beach and San Mateo Creek, one of the most legendary surf breaks in the world. Along the perimeter, raised Scrabble-style tiles spell out the surfer’s constant reality: “Always Crowded Amazing Waves.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded in the resin, printed commentary from a classic surf report adds historic grit: “Ridable from 2 feet and up but doesn’t cook until it nears 6+,” and “The floodgates are open… the Trestle will soon look like Malibu — a wall-to-wall body jam.” These clipped quotes nod to both the swell and the crowds, encapsulating the surf culture at Lower Trestles—a spot revered for its consistency, its competitive edge, and its undeniable chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe compass letters are aligned with the direction the beach actually faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a love letter to the Southern California surf scene, crafted with meticulous attention to tactile textures, coastal iconography, and cultural nostalgia. 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Set within a rustic wooden frame, “Get a Gun” draws its name from big wave surf culture, where a “gun” refers to the long, narrow surfboards used to charge massive walls of water. At first glance, the message spelled out in scrabble-style tiles — “GET A GUN” — feels provocative, especially when surrounded by a flood of shimmering, resin-sealed bullet casings. But look closer, and you’ll see it’s a clever nod to surf jargon, reimagined through mixed media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach brass shell, carefully positioned and cast in clear resin, mimics the shape of a barreling wave. The polished wood backdrop and natural bark edges evoke coastal textures and board shaping traditions, giving the work both rugged depth and a handcrafted feel. 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Titled “Trestles #4 – Uppers”, the artwork features an authentic rusted railroad spike, epoxied into a handcrafted wood frame with layered inlays, commemorating the iconic surf break known as Upper Trestles. Above the spike, the carved lettering “UPRZ” evokes both a surf abbreviation and a forgotten rail tag, reinforcing the convergence of wave and rail history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlaid beneath the spike is a vintage black-and-white photograph of a classic winter swell at Uppers, along with a printed surf spot description and map pulled from early Southern California surf guides. These archival elements ground the piece in the surfing lore of Upper Trestles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed in natural wood with subtle craftsmanship, this 2025 piece measures 20” x 7” and is signed by the artist on the reverse. 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At the center is a preserved, rusted rail spike taken directly from the Trestles tracks during a repair — a physical relic from the old train tracks that once carved through the bluffs near Upper and Lower Trestles, grounding this work in the soul of California surf culture. Behind it, a vintage aerial of Nixon’s seaside estate reminds us of the curious overlap between politics and beachbreaks. A striking black-and-white image of Nixon mid-stride on Trestles beach adds levity and weight to the narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser-cut wooden letters spelling “Cottons \u0026amp; Nixon” echo the neighboring breaks that have drawn surfers for generations. Framed in contrasting tones of warm pine and charred oak, the box evokes both rustic Americana and boardwalk nostalgia. This piece is part of the “Trestles” series, a tribute to the layered history of Southern California’s surf coast, where railroads, rebellion, and reverb from political tides all crash ashore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork incorporates small, transformed elements including a surf map and archival image to comment on the cultural intersection of surfing, politics, and Southern California identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of geographic reference material from Surfing California (1973) and a historical image of President Richard Nixon — whose estate at Cotton’s Point overlooked one of California’s most iconic surf breaks — invites reflection on access, power, and the mythos of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll reused materials are limited, altered in context, and used under the principles of fair use for critical and artistic transformation. 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The photo is of a marine who confiscated a surfers board that washed assure illegally when the military had control over the beach. This is a famous photograph.The preserved spike, once embedded in the infrastructure that skirted the Trestles break, now stands as a relic of protection and conflict. The title “Board Confiscation” alludes to tensions between surfers and authority in that era, elevating the image from casual nostalgia to cultural narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hand-crafted box is layered with wit, attitude, and subtle irony—built for lovers of surf, Americana, and outsider history. Signed and dated by Nathan Gibbs. It includes portions of of the song, ‘Pleas’ by Widespread Panic on the reverse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assemblage incorporates a 1969 photograph by legendary surf photographer Ron Stoner, used under the doctrine of fair use for the purpose of artistic transformation and cultural commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoner’s image of a U.S. Marine heading to the waves at Lower Trestles — surfboard in hand, boots in the sand — is recontextualized within a sculptural setting that blends nostalgia, military history, and surf mythology. The addition of a salvaged railroad spike and handcrafted type underscores themes of access, discipline, and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photo is used in a limited, non-substitutive, and respectfully credited way, as part of a larger work that transforms its original intent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll rights to the original photograph remain with the Ron Stoner estate or its current copyright holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nathan Gibbs Art","offers":[{"title":"11x14","offer_id":50660263887127,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1148\/0087\/files\/E38A8E6A-8FB1-4C0B-A814-37479CDD15E6.jpg?v=1753735198"},{"product_id":"trestles-all-spots","title":"Trestles All Spots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5” x 12” Mixed Media Shadowbox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresin, rail spike from trestles reconstruction, toner text transfer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis arch-framed relic features a single corroded railroad spike mounted to aged wood, shadowing a ghosted list of surf breaks that shaped generations: Trestles, Cottons, Uppers, Lowers, Middles, Church. The framing echoes a shrine—equal parts sacred and raw. A tribute to every board-dragging surfer who ever hiked the tracks. 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Trestles #3 – San O is a nostalgic homage to one of Southern California’s most iconic surfing beaches. Centered around an authentic, vintage railroad spike—a symbolic relic from the old train line that brought travelers past San Onofre State Beach—this assemblage art piece fuses surf history with coastal craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncased under a glossy resin finish, the box includes printed archival materials detailing San Onofre’s famous surf spots: The Point, Inside’s, and Outside’s. A 1965 photograph and a hand-drawn map layout give visual context to the break’s legendary status. The title “SAN ONOFRE” is built from Scrabble-style wood tiles, adding a nostalgic texture that complements the handcrafted wood frame and layered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis surf memorabilia artwork is a rare blend of railroad art, surf culture history, and beach house wall decor. Whether you’re a collector of longboard surf art, a fan of Trestles surf break, or someone who appreciates unique California coastal decor, this one-of-a-kind piece makes a powerful visual statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece draws from several small excerpts, a surf break diagram, and a 1960s photo found in Surfing California (1973), used here under the doctrine of fair use as part of a transformative visual artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese elements are reimagined within a sculptural assemblage that reflects on San Onofre’s iconic surf history and cultural significance. 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This mixed-media piece features a vintage image of a surfer (Phil Roberts) poised on the nose of a classic longboard, immortalizing a golden moment from a time when style and flow defined the sport. Below the photo, a rusted, authentic T-rail spike—once embedded in the train tracks that paralleled the coast—forms the “T” in Trestles, bridging the connection between surfing heritage and the Southern California railroad line that once gave the break its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in an arched, wood-framed shadowbox with layered text spelling out “LOWERS TRESTLES,” this artwork honors the soul of a surf spot that shaped generations of surfers. The finish is subtly weathered and resin-coated to evoke salt, sun, and sand. Whether you’re a surf history collector, a Trestles regular, or simply someone who reveres the culture of wave-riding, this piece captures the timeless energy of the break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work features a historical surf photograph taken by Bev Morgan in 1962, recontextualized within a sculptural framework that honors Southern California surf heritage and site-specific identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photo — showing a surfer navigating the iconic wave at Lower Trestles — is used here under the principles of fair use for the purpose of artistic transformation and cultural commentary. 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Crafted by artist Nathan Gibbs, this 9x12 inch wall-hanging artwork combines reclaimed materials and hand-carved wood lettering with a preserved vintage railroad spike—an homage to the trestle line that gave this legendary wave its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbedded behind resin lies an original surf map and vintage surf report of Trestles, highlighting spots like Church, Cottons, and Upper and Lower Trestle. Words like GOOD WAVES rise boldly from the piece, framing the spike like a monument to SoCal surf culture. The spike itself stands vertically, subtly symbolizing both a wave’s energy and the railroad roots of the break’s history. Hand-etched wood and layered depth give this piece a tactile, almost shrine-like presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a longtime local, rail-riding grom, or simply drawn to coastal culture, this artwork evokes the gritty, sun-washed soul of California surf history. It’s a perfect collectible for surfers, Trestles fans, or anyone who appreciates authentic surf memorabilia and the handcrafted storytelling of the West Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece incorporates limited excerpts, an archival photo, and a surf break map excerpted from Surfing California (1973), used under the doctrine of fair use as part of a transformative mixed-media work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture explores the identity and mythology of Lower Trestles — a revered surf break — through juxtaposition of archival content, reclaimed material, and stylized language. “Good Waves” refers not only to the surf itself, but to the cultural waves of access, restriction, and communal memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original materials are used in a critical, non-substitutive, and limited way, reframed to reflect on Southern California surf history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll rights to original texts and images remain with their respective copyright holders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nathan Gibbs Art","offers":[{"title":"9x12","offer_id":50662175506711,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1148\/0087\/files\/23142378-D759-4C91-A8D9-80358C1E88B4.jpg?v=1753813540"},{"product_id":"trestles-surf-book","title":"Trestles Surf ‘Book’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrestles Surf Book – A SoCal Surfing Love Story (Mixed Media Wall Art)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the legendary waves of San Onofre with this handcrafted Trestles Surf Book, a sculptural tribute to Southern California surfing history. This unique mixed media artwork combines vintage photos of surfers, a map of Trestles’ iconic breaks (Cottons, Upper, Lower, Church), and a real surfboard fin found washed up at Lowers mounted inside a wooden shadowbox “book.” Finished with letter blocks and resin details, it blends nostalgia and craftsmanship with gallery-level coastal style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery side tells a story—from the rugged California railroad spike to archival prints of Jon Severson at Lowers on a glassy day. Labeled “A SoCal Love Story,” this one-of-a-kind collectible captures the soul of surf culture and beach heritage. Signed and dated on the back by artist Nathan Gibbs, this surf art piece is ready to hang and start conversations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mixed media piece features a 1960 photograph of Joe Severson, taken by legendary surf documentarian John Severson, along with a vintage surf map and short excerpt from Surfing California (1973).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese historic materials are incorporated under the doctrine of fair use for the purpose of artistic transformation and cultural commentary. 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At its center, two rusted metal spikes form a cruciform, anchored to a varnished wooden panel shaped like a church window. The symbolic cross evokes both sacrifice and reverence — a nod to the quiet sanctity many surfers find in the rhythm of the ocean. Also a nod to the cross that sits above the Trestles surf spot featured in the art, Church. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the cross, a clipped vintage surf spot description from a Southern California guide provides a physical and emotional anchor. It reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Church – Long, well-shaped right lines. Breaks over a submerged rock point ½ mile south of Lower Trestle… A good spot if the Trestle is too crowded.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accompanying black-and-white image of the San Onofre coast reinforces the surf locale’s timeless charm. Below, wooden Scrabble tiles spell out the word CHURCH, cementing the work’s dual meaning — as both sacred place and legendary surf break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the 7th piece in the “Trestles” series, dedicated to California’s iconic surf spots. It celebrates the spiritual connection between nature, place, and soul — where a wave becomes a form of worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece incorporates a short excerpt and image from Surfing California (1973), used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of artistic transformation and cultural commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe embedded elements are recontextualized in a sculptural setting that reflects on place, memory, and meaning at San Onofre’s Church surf break — bridging the literal and spiritual. 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