Of all of the ways of working wood, bending is perhaps the most beguiling. When it works, it offers the promise of turning a piece of wood in one shape into a completely different shape. With that promise comes the risk of failure, sometimes spectacular.

“Springtime in Bronze” explores the tension in the bending process, carefully treading the line between shaping the wood and splintering it. The bends come together to suggest something floral: fragile and tender, reminding the viewer of the yearly renewal of life.

This chandelier was exhibited in 2019 as part of the Wharton Esherick Museum’s 26th Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition, titled '“Leave a Light On.” It was the winner of the Member’s Choice Award.

This piece is offered for sale at a cost of $4,000. Please reach out via the contact page.