Stinky Old Bernard

A contemporary totemic fetish object

Stinky Old Bernard

A contemporary totemic fetish object

This wooden character was created as a birthday gift for my brother's fiftieth. I intend the creature to look after him or at the very least I hope it makes him laugh.

Stinky Old Bernard works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep you safe. He likes French cheese, such as Époisses de Bourgogne, along with fine French red wines and Islay single malt whiskies. He is happy wall mounted on a single screw or to be stood in a spot of your choosing. Look after him and he shall continue to keep guard and watch over you.

Ingredients / Beech / Herefordshire Apple / Pine Wood / Steel / PVA Wood Glue / 12mm Steel Threaded Bar / Boiled Linseed Oil / Creativity / Acrylic Paint / Love / Joy / Dreams /

Tools / Axe / Carving Knife / Drill / Wood Chisel / Brush / Hammer / Saw / Hammer / Sandpaper /



Stinky Old Bernard 1, 2026



Artwork Specifications:
• Original handcrafted artwork.
• Beech, Herefordshire apple, pine wood & acrylic paint.
• 19cm x 59cm x 17cm (width x height x depth).
• Created 2026.






Stinky Old Bernard 2, 2026





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Stinky Old Bernard 8, 2026