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 I grew up in a house with an eclectic mix of Danish modern and 19th century American, furniture. One could not help to be inspired by the sleek calculated curves of the Danish modern, while simultaneously being drawn to the worn painted decorative finish of a Windsor chair. My furniture is an amalgamation of these styles, uniting the contemporary with the traditional. As a studio craft artist, my focus is on the relationship between the expression of form and function. I employ time honored methods of joinery as a foundation for my designs. Punctuation, rhythm, and metaphor are all tools I utilize throughout the design and building process. Likening my work to that of a poet, I think of each piece as a poem. Balancing the eye of the viewer, introducing rhythm and form to capture and communicate its sense of purpose. The Haiku poet evokes feelings through sharing an event in writing. The furniture maker, evokes feelings through his use of materials and design.
evening breeze
water laps the legs
of the blue heron
Buson
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