Drip
2022 - Studio Works
Material
Laminated walnut, shaped and sculpted as a continuous surface.
Rare-earth magnets embedded beneath the surface create a concealed mounting system that allows knives to appear to float on the face of the form. Finished to emphasize the natural depth and movement of the grain.
Context
Drip explores the idea of wood as a fluid, reimagining a material traditionally seen as rigid and structural as something that behaves like liquid. On a vertical plane, gravity dictates form: the contours appear to flow downward as if the wood itself has yielded and begun to drip under its own weight. The result is an object that feels in motion while remaining fixed in place, blurring the line between functional object and sculptural gesture.
Intent
The intent was to challenge assumptions about what wood can be and how it can behave. By carving a solid material into a form that reads as fluid, Drip invites a reconsideration of wood’s perceived limits. The embedded magnets keep the function seamless and uninterrupted, allowing the form itself to lead the experience. Rather than prioritizing ornament or overt symbolism, the work focuses on perception — questioning whether something we understand as solid and static can be made to feel soft, dynamic, and alive.
