Totems

In other ways, the cutouts in msiaw almost appear as the keys on a piano.

Twilight’s branches contain numerous playful interchanges and tension points.

Lambda Nu, as its name implies, is a playful interchange of two of the most important symbols in optics.

In spite of features reminiscing Layla, Gamemaster is definitely unique.

Midnight is another favorite child of mine.

The NGSI totem is a tribute to a previous year-long prank.

The lacewood brings a complexity to the party and adds visual interest.

Diptic #1 was the first “micro-totem” design.

Simple, branch-like elements and a dual spire top make Farida more of a haiku than a song.

One of the first totems to be “commissioned”, Layla is at home in the entryway of a good friend.

Yebo (pronounced “Yeb-oh”) is a favorite child of mine.

Fiber remnants of the hand-buffing process are still visible in some of the photos on this page.

Multiple branches come and go with almost impossible delicacy.

The overlapping top elements had been a concept for quite some time prior to this implementation.

TISS is a little more freeform and renegade than many of my other totems.

The graceful form retains a hint of tension at the tip and entry point for the eye.

Standing 16 feet tall, the sinewy form of Bela is carved from two 8-foot pieces of solid oak.

Poogy is the original totem.