Originating in Scandinavian folklore, tales of the Kraken reached British shores through the rum-soaked stories of sailors.

In this carved interpretation, the creature of the deep surrounds a lighthouse shining bright against a wild sea as its tentacles rise from the dark water below.

The piece reflects strength and resilience — the steady presence of light amid uncertainty — and reminds us of the respect owed to nature’s untamed power and the unknown wonders of the deep.