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it's been that kind of year                                                                      stepstool / Esherick museum / 2009

4/23/2021

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The theme for the 2009 years exhibition was …
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Sadly this piece was created as a direct reflection of the loss of my Nan as well as other stuff happening that year. 

It seemed that life was throwing obstacles my way any time I was trying to take a first step  forward so I designed  It's Been That Kind of Year.
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The steps were made out of a naturally yellow wood called yellowheart with the banana peel carved into the first step
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The structure holding the steps made from mahogany was designed to create a feel of unease.
I was happy that the piece I made in remembrance of my Nan was accepted into the exhibition.
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My Nan was always proud of my accomplishments. I spent a lot of time with her after my Grandad passed away from ALS. We  would make a lot of crafts together in her kitchen where I learned how to use a scroll saw to create little wood pieces starting around 19 years old. I was amazed  by the process of creating works with it.

Looking back these days were beyond special to me and a huge reason for me getting into the craft of woodwork.

 (one of my earliest works made back then below!!!) 

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