Large wooden sculpture of a mermaid sitting on a wooden surface outdoors, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Wood sculptor Matt Cave standing in front of a tree he felled in Chiapas, Mexico.

Hello, my name is Matt and I have a background in architecture and arboriculture. After leaving architecture school, I worked for over a decade as an arborist in England. But, it was when I discovered my talent for creating sculptures from reclaimed wood that my true passion emerged. For the past 20 years, I have been a chainsaw artist with an art studio in Tulum, as well as in Chiapas, Mexico, and Oxfordshire, England.

I draw inspiration from the beautiful locations that surround me, and I use the natural beauty of each area to create one-of-a-kind pieces. My works are often inspired by the raw form of the woods and are known for their imperfections, with hollows, cracks, and naturally created features due to the elements. I love designing sculptures for a wider audience who appreciate art in public spaces.

Throughout England and Latin America, you'll find my sculptures on display in hotels, restaurants, and community areas. I am also available for private commissions and can create anything from wood using my chainsaw. I'm passionate about creating bespoke wood carvings that enhance their surroundings, and I take great pleasure in producing pieces that are unique and beautiful.

Tall vertical sculpture made of five irregular black wooden shapes stacked on a dark wooden base.
Minimalist interior with wooden chairs, a small table, a black sculpture, and natural light coming through sheer curtains.
Two wooden sculptures of abstract bird forms with elongated necks, set outdoors near a beach, with palm trees and the ocean in the background.
Black sculpture of a bull hanging upside down against a white wall, chains attached to its horns and body, with trees in the background.
Wooden sculpture of a cat with exaggerated features, standing on its hind legs with a curved tail and a playful expression, situated outdoors among wooden structures and greenery.
Wooden sculpture of a human face with large, exaggerated features, partially carved and in progress, outdoors on a workbench with tools and wooden planks in background.
Various unfinished wooden sculptures of elongated humanoid figures with smooth, rounded heads and abstract features, placed on a workbench in a workshop setting.
A wooden sculpture of a female torso with curvy hips and breasts, standing outdoors against pieces of rough bark and wood logs.
Three wooden sculptures of abstract human forms displayed indoors on a concrete floor, with abstract artwork on the wall behind them.
Wooden sculpture of a female torso on a table in a room with wicker chair and cushions, windows in the background.
Wooden sculpture of a reclining woman on a balcony with green tropical plants and trees in the background.
Artistic wooden sculpture resembling two large, curved, abstract shapes in a lush outdoor setting.
A wooden sculpture resembling a figure with an elongated head and curved neck, mounted on a weathered wooden wall.
Two wooden spoons with dark and light wood grain patterns leaning against a rustic wooden wall.
A wooden sculpture of a woman holding a yellow ring, with palm trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Wooden sculptures of muscular male torsos on display outdoors, with a green wall and wooden planks in the background.
A artistic wooden sculpture of a mermaid with flowing hair, mounted on a wooden stand in a wooded outdoor setting, with trees and a small dog in the background.
Wooden sculpture of two embracing figures, set amidst lush green foliage and tropical trees.
Three wooden sculptures resembling abstract human figures, placed outdoors in front of green leafy bushes.
A wooden sculpture of a female torso with no head or arms, placed on a wooden surface next to decorative vases, with green foliage in the background.
Two large, artistic wooden sculptures resembling abstract trees or figures, with carved openings, placed outdoors against lush green foliage.
Two wooden sculptures of toucans with long beaks and colorful markings, set outdoors on a sandy area with tropical plants and a thatched-roof building in the background.
Wooden sculptures of toucans in a tropical garden setting.
  • Wooden sculpture of a mermaid on a wooden deck near the beach, with the ocean, sky, and clouds in the background.
  • Wood sculptor Matt Cave using a handheld rotary tool to carve or shape a large piece of wood outdoors, wearing gloves and work clothing.
  • A wooden sculpture of a stylized human head with an elongated neck, placed on a wooden table against a wooden wall background.
  • Two piece rustic wood animal sculptures in process, surrounded by tools including a claw hammer, wrench, dental drill, rake, and a putty knife on a weathered wooden workbench.
  • Wooden sculpture of a female figure with large, abstract wings, sitting outdoors on a wooden platform with a railing and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • Five wooden chisels placed on a weathered, greenish wooden surface with dirt and sand.
  • A wooden sculpture of a person performing a handstand outdoors among trees and plants.
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