Being a studio furniture maker means producing pieces that can be appreciated as sculpture, purely for their aesthetics, yet that must also satisfy particular functional requirements. Satisfying these often contradictory needs — with neither one sacrificed for the sake of the other — is the challenge that draws me to this medium.
I draw my inspiration from many sources, including architecture and the built environment around me, the clean lines of Scandinavian and Japanese design, and of course in the endless colours and textures in my materials.
When I am working on a commission, it is important that the results are not just an expression of my design sense, but that they delight my clients as well. The piece must complement the clients' home, be it modern or traditional, and be reflective of their own style.
The design, of course, is just the beginning; what follows is the meticulous process of producing an exquisite piece of custom furniture. I am a perfectionist at heart, and my work has to look as good from two inches away as it does from across the room. To that end, I am uncompromising in my use of materials and techniques.