Inertia Lighting Series

I would characterize this body of work as antithetical. Minimal, seemingly effortless forms are created through a high degree of stress and force. I’m exploring a deep fascination with the way soul, and movement can be observed in a immobile object. Form in motion comes together with soft, tranquil light to transform any intimate space, or as a design feature in a more expansive setting. Air space between multiple ceiling hung sculptures creates an eloquent sense of connection within the language of art and design.

This series is created by sequentially deconstructing and then reconstructing the material while bending it into free flowing compositions. I hand sculpt the entire length of the piece. LED strips are then positioned between the layers, allowing the material to soften and diffuse the enclosed light. While developing this work, I conducted many experiments with varying degrees of success. Wood is a complex, organic substance with inherent properties. Its anatomy and breaking points inform and persuade the work’s overall compositions. The challenges in creating this series lie in refining new skills and techniques that both overcome and honor the wood's suggestive nature. Mastering these challenges allows for endless possibilities in composition, scale and application.