Project 4 of 52

"Outside the Box"

As a carpenter and woodworker you tend to vision things in a linear way. Making pieces that are square and level. For this project I wanted to make one of my favorite objects; a box. I wanted to show that even though it is square and level it can be artistic.

The two pieces together with one in between represents balance. The balanced box is made of Lacewood from Brazil and Purpleheart from Mexico. The box holder is made of Jatoba or also called Brazilian cherry. The overall dimensions of the piece is 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide. The box is 4 inches squared. The pivot is an aluminum rod.

As an artist people always say you become part of your pieces, this one actually took a part of me; literally. A piece of the Purpleheart while sawing, split and cut me. One reason why I love this piece more and also to remind us that safety is always number one.

This project will be in the gallery showing at the end of the 52 weeks.