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wo o dwo r k i n g S p a l t e d m a p l e , b l a c k w a l n u t , h o l l y, e b o n y, l e a t h e r, linen + beeswax Herringbone end-grain butcher block, ser ving p l a t t e r s + c u t t i n g b o a r d s , p e n d a n t l a m p, s a l t + pepper mills, guitar wall hanger Fa l l 2 0 16 - P r e s e n t
While I have always enjoyed the act of building and making things with my hands, working with wood has become a more personal, medit ative ac t of creative focus. In each of these project s, I have carefully selected hardwood offcuts and scraps other wise d e s t i n e d f o r t h e c h i p p e r. T h e d e s i g n a n d c r a f t o f e a c h p i e c e a i m s t o c e l e b r a t e a n d a m p l i f y t h e i m p e rfect character and beauty of the natural materials, while experimenting with simple details and clean
lines to create practical and beautiful items for ever yday use in the home. While the guit ar hanger and pendant lamp were created to satisf y immediate needs in my own home, the focus on cutting boards, ser ving platters, and spice mills is a response to my interests in local food production and as a foodie a n d a m a t e u r c h e f.
