Every vessel has its voice. Listen, can you hear the shipsong? It rides on the melody of wind and water.

Inspired by a life lived on the water, Captain Chris Sammartino’s artwork is reflective of centuries of traditional maritime craftsmanship. Making use of reclaimed and found materials, and leaning into the beauty of aged copper, each piece is one-of-a-kind and utterly unique.

As three-dimensional wall sculpture, many pieces feature 24-gauge copper panels with cut-out sections providing an exposed window to the wall behind. Mounted on custom-made ¾-inch mahogany frames, the relief from the wall allows the shadows to play across the “sails” in different ways over the course of a day. Each careful cut is made by hand, each copper face nail intentionally tacked into its place—resulting in each piece becoming a holistic work of art. Just as every part of a boat makes the vessel itself, every part of these pieces makes the artwork itself.

The pieces below are currently available. To purchase or arrange a showing, contact Chris.