E.W. PHYSICAL
The Worship of ThingsA Shrine to Sentimental Objects
May 2022
Walnut, Maple, and Slumped Glass
What drives humans to form sentimental bonds with inanimate and often inconsequential objects? And furthermore how can we preserve this relationship?
In hopes of better understanding the answers to these questions, I developed a physical space for storing and celebrating sentimental objects. Presented in the form of an altar, I want the user to consider this structure and the items it contains to be sacred.Its intention is to get people to reflect on their belongings, and to reconsider how we treat and live alongside our possessions.
The altar space and the inanimate objects encased within would differ depending on what each individual occupant sees fit. Unlike the altars that have historically served deities, this structure pays tribute to the false idols of human creation. With this altar, the individual will be in control of what is sacred, even if it is just to them.
Ornamental Utilities
Nov 2021
Walnut Sconce and Chair
Furniture in and of itself is art; this chair emphasizes that by embracing both ornamentation and functionality. While the scale of this object implies that its intended user is a child, it’s gothic style and fragile glass insert suggests otherwise. Featuring two French cleats hidden between the barley twist legs, this chair can exist on the ground or as a wall ornament. Allowing its occupant to put the chair away while still keeping it in plain sight. On the wall, Ornamental Utilities acts as a shelf and a sconce.
The centerpiece of this chair is a kiln casted sheet of glass that protrudes through the outer side of the seatback. Then glass form depicts an array of hand tools, such as pliers and wrenches as well as other hardware, including bolts and screws. The mint green sheet mimics the look of milk glass with the luminescent quality of jadeite.
The candle holder protrudes from the seat and sits close enough to the seatback to illuminate the glass insert. When not in use, the candle holder is stored upside down, flush within the seat, so as to not interfere with the traditional purpose of a chair: sitting. The candle holder also functions when entirely separate from the chair. This quality helps to reiterate the aforementioned idea that a chair is never “just a chair.”
One-sided Confessional
August 2021
Plywood and a Crayola 64-pack
This 6ft 7in confessional transforms any room into a space for self reflection.
Solomonic Columns
Dec 2019
Sister lamps that work well together, but each prefers to be the lone centerpiece of a room.
The main shape of this fixture is an extended barley twist that disappears into a solid stand. By using a CNC machine to mill a negative of the desired twist into a plywood mold ensures each cast is identical. Rockite, fiberglass, and black pigment are the secret ingredients for casting the body and base of these monstrosities. Add chicken wire and some CVS gauze and you’ve got yourself a pair of matching shades.
Measurements (including shade):
Left Lamp: 5’11”
Right Lamp: 6’2”
Real Small Side Table
April 2019
White oak and walnut marquetry with hand turned solid white oak legs.
24” x 6” x 18”
Queen Anne’s Throne
November 2019
Created with Rhino for CNC milling.
Exploring the similarities between religion and mass production. Gothic tradition meets 21st century machinery—think gothic revival-revival. It’s towering height mimics the awe-inspiring European cathedrals intended to strike fear into the hearts of any passersby. Other architectural elements include gingerbread trim, pointed arches, and—the piece de resistance— a rose window.
*Gargoyle not included.
Hand Carved Object 3
September 2018
Copy/Paste
March 2017
These barstools were made to show off the beauty that resides in the edge of a sheet of 13-ply. Exposed industrial rods and bolts alongside the repetitive open spacing help these works read as stable and no-nonsense. While they are indeed sturdy, these seats remain lightweight and easy to disassemble for transport.