The Detail on This Sculptural Chest of Drawers is on Another Level
It's hard to look at this piece by John Lee and not wonder how he did it. The texture and detail aside, there would be serious head scratching among many woodworkers when attempting to set out the tapered curves and angled gables. This is the epitome of good woodwork design. It is intricate and complex to do, but looks so clean, elegant, and simple.
TEXTURE
The skill and precision involved in texturing this sculptural piece is not something one can learn or do overnight. It takes real skill, and we are looking at the work of a true master craftsman.
INSPIRATION
The inspiration behind this piece is "farraige", which is the Irish word for sea. You can clearly see in the detailed texture and overall shape of this piece how this inspiration has manifested.
CONCLUSION
This is the kind of piece that makes you want to walk up to it, drink in the smell, and run your hands along the interesting textures. This is the kind of work that is at the highest level, a level which many woodworkers aspire to. It is quite simply an inspirational piece. To think that something as ordinary and as functional as a chest of drawers can be such a unique piece of art is awe inspiring.
Chapeau John Lee.
To see more of John's work you can visit johnleefurniture.com
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