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CONNECT WITH NORBERT

Thank you very much for your interest in my artwork. For more information, please contact:

T: 604 833 3300
E: njakubke@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who visited my studio here in Gibsons during the Art Crawl. It was my first Crawl and the first time I’ve ever shown my work publicly, so it meant a great deal to see so many smiles, conversations, and moments shared arou
Inspired by the noisy, mischievous crows that rule Norb’s neighbourhood skies, this series brings to life their drama, wit, and endless personality. In the Murder Collection, every carving is a playful snapshot of a “murder” in mot
Norb Jakubke is a Gibsons-based woodcarver who draws inspiration from the imaginative corners of the world. He learned his carving techniques through Indigenous West Coast carving at Klee Wyck and expanded his practice by studying wood carving in Th
Norb’s Aquatic Collection is a poetic reflection on life below the surface, capturing the beauty and fragility of aquatic creatures. Each piece reveals the quiet grace of fish while hinting at the weight of humanity’s careless impact on
A nostalgic nod to the glowing warmth of vintage radio tubes, the Tube Family collection transforms them into whimsical characters. The “Tube Heads” are humorous, soulful beings, each radiating its own quirky personality—bridging t
For Norb, the sea is both muse and mirror. His carvings in the Aquatic Collection honour the elegant movement of fish while carrying the weight of humanity’s neglect. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with the natural world and his growing
The crows that dominate Norb’s Sunshine Coast neighbourhood have long captured his imagination. Loud, clever, and mischievous, they became the perfect characters for his storytelling in wood. With humour and sharp observation, Norb transforms
Norb’s carvings transform everyday encounters and hidden memories into stories in wood. These works reveal an artist inspired by nature, humour, history, and imagination—always searching for the poetry within the ordinary. Visit Norbert
Meet the artist. Norbert (Norb) Jakubke is a Gibsons-based woodcarver whose artistic path began in childhood, inspired by his father, a master miniaturist. After a long career as a designer, creative director, and storyteller, Norb turned his creati
Drawing on his background in design and a fondness for the objects of another era, Norb reimagines vintage radio tubes as whimsical characters. The Tube Family reflects his curiosity about the hidden soul in everyday things—glowing with humour