The OG
ONE OF ONE
RECLAIMED ATLANTIC DRIFTWOOD
35 × 20 × 4 IN.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Catalog Number: HC-001
Collection: The Hook
Series: Coastal Originals
Artist: J. Libro
Edition: One of One
Materials: Atlantic Driftwood
Dimensions: 24 × 12 × 6 in.
Year Completed: 2023
Availability: Available
ARTIST’S REFLECTION
“The ocean does the carving. I just listen for the shape that wants to be seen. This one felt strong and steady from the moment I found the first piece of wood.” — J. Libro
THE OG - Original Grouper
CURATOR’S NOTE
The Original Group captures the quiet strength and enduring spirit of coastal waters. Assembled entirely from driftwood found along the New Jersey shore, this piece reflects the natural movement and balance of a fish shaped by the tides. Each fragment carries its own history—worn by waves, weather, and time—before coming together in this singular form. The sculpture honors the ocean’s ability to shape both the wood and the stories it leaves behind.
ORIGIN
Collected along the New Jersey coastline.
Sea Bright, NJ
LAT: 40.3615° N LONG: 73.9746° W