Swahili II

Dimensions: 94” wide, 26” high, 32” deep

Materials: African Mozambique exterior, White Birch interior

Date: Completed in 1990 as a private commission

Description: Cabinet/sculpture with 4” thick doors and sides carved in solid Mozambique. Interior fitments include trays for bottles and glasses, pull-outs for stereo and television units as well as drawers for CD storage.

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Thoughts on my work: I enjoy the entire process of working with wood - from the idea of its origins in the living tree, through the excitement of bringing color and figure to the surface in carving; to the satiny feel of a wooden surface which is finely sanded and finished. I could achieve the same results in form in other media, and some would present less structural limitations, but I would miss the complex satisfactions of this natural material.

Variations

Dimensions: Individual units are as follows:

1) Bar (left side of photo),

"Allegro" carving motif, 36" wide, 16" high, 16” deep;

2) General purpose cabinet (center of photo), "Crescendo” carving motif, 36" wide, 42" high, 12" deep;

3) Desk (right side of photo), "Counterpoint" carving motif, 42" wide, 14” high, 14" deep;

4) Shelves, each carved in a different motif, measure 16", 20", 36" and 42" wide, all 4" high and 12" deep.

Materials: African Mozambique and White Oak

Date: Completed for show in 1977; subsequent commissions executed.

Description: Wall system consisting of modular combinations of wall-hung cabinets and shelves. Individually mounted, the units can be grouped in any arrangement on a wall and can be combined with paintings, sculpture or other objects or decorations. Dovetail cabinet construction. All units are carved on the front and both sides.