Dark Divide
Divide masterfully arranges radial English oak oysters around converging anodised titanium inlays, creating a striking harmony between traditional timber craftsmanship and contemporary metal finishing techniques.
The end-grain is transformed with the deep, rich hues of traditional Japanese Sumi ink. Dividing these oak surfaces are vibrant anodised titanium inlays, finished through an environmentally conscious non-toxic process using only water and voltage to create a shifting spectrum of iridescent colour. This innovative piece celebrates the marriage of heritage English oak oyster techniques with cutting-edge anodising technology. Divide demonstrates how traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation can converge to create entirely new aesthetic possibilities.
Materials: English end-grain oak oyster veneer, black sumi ink, burnished open-grain oil finish. Anodised titanium, satin lacquer.