Resurgence
“As a woodworker, I found Craig’s attention to detail fantastic ― the most exquisite finishing work.”
A sapling in the early 1500s, the 330+ year old yellow birch used in this entry hall mirror was recently reclaimed from the watery depths where it sank after being logged over 150 years ago. The grayish and subtle golden discolorations are evidence of the tree's long, submerged history. It was an honor to work with this beautiful reclaimed old-growth wood.
Made of solid wood, this piece features open mortise and tenon corner joints in the mirror frame, doweled cabinet joinery, frame and panel cabinet backs, hand-cut dovetail drawers, hand-carved drawer pulls and key hooks, and shop-made brass knife hinges and wall hangers. The mirror backing was designed and handwoven by Carol.
Materials Yellow birch, kwila, maple, bird’s eye maple and brass
Finish Beeswax polish on yellow birch; shellac and beeswax polish on kwila, bird's eye maple panels and interior of drawers
Dimensions 5 3/4" deep x 31 3/8" wide x 29 1/2" tall
Exhibitions and Awards :: 2022 Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, MN MSP Arts and Culture Program Exhibition :: 2019 Old School Art Center, Sandstone, MN Furniture and Art Exhibition :: 2014 Dassel History Center, Dassel, MN Studio Tupla Exhibition :: 2013 Winona History Center, Winona, MN The Art of Fine Furniture Exhibition :: 2012 MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, MN 20th Annual Juried Art Show Honorable Mention :: 2011 Northern Woods Exhibition, Edina, MN Awarded Best Original Design
