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piece, or at the very most,
a limited edition. Studio furniture often follows the same rules as fine art. Color design, design theory,
proportion all have their place in fine studio furniture.
With a focus on creating modern, contemporary studio furniture, sculptural and wood art, a
large
part
of the aesthetic
in my work is informed through the Modern period
of design and styling. My work can
be characterized with contemporary variations of
this period with inclusion of period design elements.

The contemporary style of studio furniture I create has
simple, clean lines with a
combination
of subtle and dramatic features while emphasizing original,
unique design. My
designs combine both
rectilinear and curvilinear components and center around both form and function.
My sculptural work
is decorative whereas my wood art can be decorative, functional or both.
The design methodology I adhere to is both modern and contemporary,
Contemporary design
utilizing traditional joinery and finishing. Most recently,
I have delved into mixed media designs,
combining
wood, metal and glass into my work, embracing
complementary mediums to wood.
My genre is wood art and
I have chosen to work
with wood as a primary
medium due to the
inherent
beauty and proximity to
nature I can attain
through this medium. The
style of wood art
which I create
is a combination of
subtle and dramatic
features while
emphasizing original,
unique design. In my
wall
art, I strive to use
unusual graphics in
vibrant woods to depict
an image or vision. I
like to include
naturally coloured woods
in my work both to
enhance the focal point
of the piece and to
celebrate
the inherent beauty of
complementary woods.
As an artist, I
enjoy challenging
myself with new techniques and processes, often drawing inspiration
from the
natural organic
forms which surround us in our environment.
The tendency today is to apply both stain and film finishes to wood, which mask
both the color
and texture of the wood and
give an artificial appearance to the surface of wood.
I instead apply
finishes
to maintain the subtle texture which also protect the wood.
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