Derry

Derry stands as the founding piece of the Knockderry Collection, a work that set both the tone and the spirit for everything that followed. Named after Knockderry Castle itself, this Highland cow embodies a quiet strength—rooted in heritage, resilience, and the timeless character of the Scottish landscape.

Crafted entirely from reclaimed wood, each carefully selected piece carries its own past—weathered textures, natural tones, and subtle imperfections that bring depth and authenticity to the work. These fragments, once part of something else, have been reimagined and brought together to form Derry’s unmistakable presence. The layered composition mirrors the rugged beauty of the Highlands, with flowing grain lines shaping the cow’s iconic fringe and horns, giving a sense of movement and life within the stillness.

As the first in the collection, Derry was more than just a beginning—it was a statement. A piece that explores the balance between structure and freedom, precision and organic form. There’s a calm confidence in its gaze, partially hidden beneath sweeping strands of timber, inviting the viewer to pause and connect.

Derry represents origins—of both material and idea. A tribute to place, to craft, and to the enduring beauty found in giving old wood a new story to tell.