Manuel Sanchez transforms wood into a language of motion, humor, and storytelling. His work explores the space between craftsmanship and imagination, where a single knot can become a face, and a plank of wood can feel alive in motion.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Manuel builds each piece by hand, layering woods like Purpleheart and Curly Maple into sculptural compositions that blur the line between fine art and woodworking. His process is slow, deliberate, and intuitive, letting the natural grain, shape, and imperfections of each plank guide the outcome.

Across two collections — Knot Your Average Plank and Wood in Motion — Sanchez invites viewers to see wood not as static, but as something full of life, character, and rhythm. A reminder that beauty often hides in imperfection.