About

Daniel Ponde

Daniel Ponde is widely acclaimed for his historical wood carving and restoration. He was born in Romania in 1990 and lives in London. He started carving when he was eleven years old, taught by a local wood carver from his town. From there Daniel learnt the basics of carving and joinery, with an inquisitiveness for what forms he could create using traditional hand tools.

Inspired by the historical architecture in London, he moved to the city to further his practice in wood carving.

Daniel uses traditional hand tools, making work which explores bespoke classical decorations. He has practised wood carving and woodworking since 2001.

His studies at City & Guilds of London Art School in 2019 coincided with developing ideas around historical buildings and their architectural ornamentation, which furthered his curiosity for developing his skills in this field. He then began to explore restoration, drawn by his interest in the beauty of carved forms in both wood and stone, and in the process of recreating and repairing historical carvings, preserving them to their original value.