GUTHRIE JOSEPH AVRUM SIWINSKI2024
The leaves turned red then green again, And I learned that nothing dies forever. I grew and found that life is certain to continue. And I fell in love with the process of becoming.
I gathered plant stems and rolled them between my fingers and loved when the tar in the asphalt hit my nose. I buried myself in the hot sand in the dunes and watched the shadows flicker and bounce around under the cover of a big tree. I didn't know a lot, but I was forgiving. And I held my hands out constantly, trusting that whatever was placed in them would be something of value. A drizzle of rain was a welcomed guest because it meant change. And a rip in my pants, or a mud stain, meant they had been loved. And love was so important to me. So I learned to offer care to everything just because it exists. I was eager and honest and knew what I needed to know.
And now, The same birds will still chirp the same song when I listen through the window of my old house. There are still millions of blades of grass that are yet to feel a shadow wash over them. And a million plant stems to be rolled between fingers.
And there is someone else out there hearing the wisdom that the world offers if you would only listen.
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40 x 28 x 15.5
Ebonized Red Oak
Utilizing simple construction to emphasize its natural feel, this ebonized red oak table plays on the organic shapes found in nature. This table incorporates rocks from the coast of Maine as an intrinsically natural material. The hand carved underside serves as a subtle attention to detail that provides a calming, soothing energy, and brings the table out of planar. This piece sits solid and stable yet playful in how it interacts with the space around it.
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December 2023
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35 x 18 x 15
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In woodworking we often blur the line between additive and subtractive processes, using both simultaneously throughout a project. With the Sled table I wanted to define this line and make it as clear as possible. I began by building up, with basic boxy forms and hard edges. And ended by breaking down, carving and shaping away all the excess material to achieve the smooth and subtle curves.
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July 2024
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Nate Walker
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Ebonized Red Oak
With this table I wanted to play with the idea of negative space. In the places where there should be defined connecting lines, there are open voids that allow for this piece to be viewed from perspectives that are often hidden. This, along with the six legs that meet to create three distinct points, made a perfect opportunity for some unique journey that ties the whole piece together.
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March 2024
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Nate Walker
23 x 14 x 14
Cherry & Wool Yarn
Experimenting with a classic design, this table finds a nice balance between its contemporary elements and traditional style. The granny square hammock/shelf works both functionality and aesthetically while the soft texture of the yarn contrasts nicely with the solid and smooth wood.
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September 2023
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Sam Balaban
19 x 19 x 19
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April 2024
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Olivia Propeck
Created by deconstructing used skateboards and meticulously piecing them back together, these pieces were born from curiosity. Experimenting with new materials and new processes, pushing them to their limits and learning to take the old and make it new. These pieces serve as an exercise in trusting the process and not attaching to a result.
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December 2022
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