mar beck, Crescendo Cabinet (STUDENT 2024)

Student:

Tertiary

Name of school or tertiary institution, name of woodworking teacher (if you have one), and name of photographer:

Port Townsend School of Woodworking, Kevin Reiswig, photos Raphael Berrios

"Crescendo" is crafted from cherry wood with walnut detailing, representing the culmination of nine months of dedicated learning and practice. The cabinet showcases traditional joinery techniques executed in innovative ways: the dovetailed cabinet body fits snugly into the legs using a tongue and groove, allowing for harmonious wood movement and attractive book-matched vertical grain sides without the need for a floating panel. The mitered arch demonstrates a deep understanding of the material's natural properties, preserving wood movement while orienting the grain in the strongest direction, which also allows the arch to function as a shelf. The meticulously carved walnut rail and panel add textural contrast and depth to the piece. The veneered doors, elegant in their simplicity, seamlessly integrate with the overall design. This cabinet is a testament to the refinement of skills, where craftsmanship meets creativity in a functional yet artistically expressive form.

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