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

The theme for the 2009 Esherick show was stepstools. 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.

The steps were made out of a naturally yellow wood called yellowheart with the banana peel carved into the first step

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.

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.

one of my first works below

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