Architectural Wood Sculpture

& Commissioned Carved Works

Authored sculptural wood works — doors, panels, legacy installations, and architectural carvings — created through collaboration, presence, and meaning, and conceived as integral to the spaces they inhabit.

A woodworking carving project in progress on a piece of wood, with carved outlines of a face and circular patterns. Carving tools are resting on the wood, which has shavings and carved lines.

Commissioned Architectural Wood Works

carving detail of mahogany raven wing for front entranceway

Hand-carved sculptural wood works shaped by story, place, and architectural context.

Designed to express story through form and built to endure, these sculptural works are crafted for homes, sacred spaces, and public environments alike

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Hand-carved and painted pine entrance with coloured and clear water glass—reflecting the natural beauty of Southern Georgian Bay, arched like heritage apple trees, with maple leaves carved in chancery style

Entranceway with carved maple leaves, textured peacock and cobalt coloured glass & water glass

Jayce fox

Jayce is a designer and master carver creating original sculptural wood works conceived as architectural elements rather than ornament. Guided by natural form and universal proportion, each piece is defined by depth, material presence, and a sense of permanence within its setting.

Carving of a polar bear dancing beneath Polaris—honouring Inuit beliefs of strength, spirit, and joyful rebirth

Dancing Bear

Dancing Bear under the Polaris.

Among the Inuit, the polar bear is a creature of strength, spirit, and solitude. It is said that the Inuk longs to return as a bear in the next life, and when that soul is reborn, it is so overcome with joy that it dances beneath Polaris, the guiding light of the northern sky.

Hand carved Western Red Western Cedar entrance.

Inscription at bottom - Inuktitut for welcome

Close-up of a swirling wood sculpture being carved from a large piece of light-colored wood, with wood shavings scattered around.
Hand-carved and painted pine entrance with coloured and clear water glass—reflecting the natural beauty of Southern Georgian Bay, arched like heritage apple trees, with maple leaves carved in chancery style


Maple Ridge

A hand-carved, painted pine entrance where clear and coloured water glass catch the light—echoing the natural beauty of Southern Georgian Bay. Arched forms reflect the curves of heritage apple trees, while maple leaves in a classic chancery style pay quiet tribute to the land.

“Slainte” - Irish welcome

Sylvin House

(Spirit of the Forest)

A cherry door for a log home nestled in the Muskoka woods. A hand-carved fox, hidden among maple leaves, echoes the house tucked gently into the forest—offering a quiet, warm welcome to all who arrive.

Wood carving of a fox's face amongst maple leaves.
Wooden sculpture of a fox's face, surrounded by a crown of carved leaves.
Hand-carved mahogany door with stained glass sun, inspired by the Inuit legend of Raven stealing the light—blending Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Indigenous design
Close-up of a detailed wooden carving of a wolf's face, surrounded by fur and wood textures.

The Raven & the Berry

This hand-carved mahogany entranceway, with stained glass woven into a radiating sun, tells the Inuit legend of Raven stealing back the light. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Native design unite in a symbol of transformation, resilience, and illumination.

Doors by Homestead Woodworks

Glass by Kara’s Stained Glass

Homestead Woodworks logo with the initials H and H inside a maroon circle with leaf accents, and the company name written in white and black text next to it.

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Mahogany door carved with Celtic knots, set with glowing amber glass orbs—offering a warm, grounding welcome between rooms

Celtic Knot with Amber Glass -interior

A mahogany passage door, carved with intricate Celtic knots and set with two hand-poured amber glass orbs. Backlit by the master bedroom, the orbs glow softly—casting a warm, grounding light that invites passage and offers quiet welcome.

Mahogany door carved with Celtic knots, set with glowing amber glass orbs—offering a warm, grounding welcome between rooms
Decorative wooden wall piece with intricate swirling design and a circular glass inset showing a fiery background.
Close-up of a spiral staircase with wooden steps and a hand railing, illuminated by a warm glowing light from below.

Place & identity works

Landmark signage and carved architectural identifiers shaped by context and site.

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Art Deco–inspired gable-end carving with stylized sun rays and frieze—evoking heritage orchards and open fields beneath the sky

Donor recognition & legacy works

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Hand-carved mahogany commemorative plaque honouring a faithful shepherd—crafted for St. John’s United Church in Oakville to celebrate a legacy of grace, wisdom, and enduring love

Mantels

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Hand-carved heritage pine mantel for a Canadian century home, adorned with robins symbolizing rebirth and the quiet promise of spring

Sacred & Contemplative Installations

Bespoke memorial art pieces

Hand-carved from natural materials, each sculpture is a unique tribute—capturing the essence of a loved one through timeless symbolism and organic form.

Every piece can be personalized to hold ashes, inscriptions, or meaningful details that honour a lasting legacy.

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Wooden sculpture of an owl on a white pedestal.