Koa Stevens is a California-based wood sculptor blending Polynesian heritage, ancient symbolism, and contemporary form. Through large-scale, collaborative, and reclaimed wood works, his neo-primitive sculptures explore cultural continuity, ancestral memory, and humanity’s enduring relationship with the natural world.
Koa Stevens | Wood Sculptor | Sonoma County, CA, USA
Koa Stevens is a California-based wood sculptor whose practice blends Polynesian heritage, ancient symbolism, and contemporary form. Born on Hawaii’s Big Island and raised cross-continental, he draws from a Pan-Pacific lineage to create both ancient and contemporary neo-primitive works, which bridge ancestral knowledge and modern expression.
Working with large-scale wood, reclaimed materials, and collaborative projects, Koa channels the natural flow of patterns through the wood’s cambium with hand tools. Creating pan-oceanic motifs that explore cultural continuity, memory, and the human relationship with nature. His process is informed by direct engagement with elders, storytellers, and living cultural treasures, ensuring each piece carries both heritage and contemporary resonance.
Deeply aligned with environmental stewardship, Koa transforms discarded oak—often from local wine barrels—into vibrant sculptures that honor the life of the tree while giving it new purpose and finesse. Through his work, he cultivates connection, encourages reflection and generates dialogue between culture and nature while weaving together the burgeoning narratives for the future.
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