Illuminated Structures

Abstract

My thesis work consists of sculptural wooden furniture, which is built using a ‘skin on frame’ technique. One piece uses wooden slats as the ‘skin’ while the other pieces utilize a Dacron fabric skin stretched over a wooden framework. The goal of the work is to operate as aesthetically driven sculpture while retaining a deeply functional furniture element. By creating functional work that the viewer can use, I hope to provide a more intimate experience wherein the viewer’s body interacts directly with the work, resulting in a deeper connection between the viewer and the artwork.