A Constant State of Recline

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I am an Oregon transplant having moved from Central NY in 1998. This project allowed me to look back at my last 20 years in Oregon. That two decade adventure was an amazing journey of high’s and low’s all culminating in fulfilling the dream of working for myself and doing artwork as much as I do work. I used material that I had around my shop and studio to reimagine the airport bench, using the original plywood seat as a foundation, I built up a homage to mid-century modern lounge chairs, only in a deconstructed form. I used scrap wood and spare parts left over from paintings to ideas that never saw the light of day. The pattern of the slats is reflect on the side table and armrests, adding a geometric balance to the otherwise curvy lines. I wanted to create a visually complex piece of wood, that felt organic and free-flowing. I tinkered on this project, trying ideas out until things gelled together into the bench that I'm proud to present. I call it "A Constant State of Recline".