As a result of the sawing and drying processes, boards of wood from a timber merchant are rough, uneven, and have discolorations, knots, and splits. These boards are almost unrecognizable compared to the planed, sanded, and finished wood we're used to seeing in furniture.

I have always been interested in the random and chaotic markings and features that occur throughout the process of converting a log into a seasoned sawn board. As well as being illustrative of their processes, I find them striking and beautiful.

These beautiful markings are the first thing a woodworker removes when converting timber for a project. As a result, most people's conception of wood is a clean, flat, perfect material. My goal with this piece is to illustrate that the 'perfect' state that we all know and love requires hard work and skill to achieve, and should not be taken for granted.

In making these pieces, I've avoided machining certain sections of each part. The resulting contrast between rough boards and finished furniture is a good visual indicator of the value a craftsman adds to the material. Being confronted with the state of the material prior to the craftsman promotes a greater appreciation for their work.