I create furniture that has motion, direction, and life. Distinct, one-of-a-kind furniture forms emphasizing a balance between organic and elegant.
Furniture must have personality. It must be visually stimulating from any direction. Timeless functional forms built with imagination, curiosity, common sense, and a deep respect for the material.
I've been called an unrepentive modernist because I strip away all ornamentation, all that is unnecessary. I strive for simplicity.
The truth is that I'm fascinated by how complex simplicity really is. Hours are spent staring at a seemingly simple piece of wood- studying the grain in search of its character. I believe wood has a soul and a voice. A board already knows what it wants to be; it just needs someone with the desire, patience and a skilled pair of hands to bring it back to life.
Many inspirations come from the figure of the wood itself- from the straight grains of lyptus to the wandering motions found in Claro walnut. For me, there is nothing more gratifying than allowing the figure of a board to dictate its design.