I began experimenting with laminated plywood in 2004 when I made mesa. I was interested in the idea of sculpting compound curves and biomorphic lines in solid blocks of material, and I found that by cutting rough shapes in plywood and then laminating the sections together, I could easily grind and sand the form until I achieved a smooth surface. The angle of the carving determined how much of the cross-sections of ply were revealed, much like one finds in geological strata visible in rock formations. In some cases, the layers seemed to suggest stages of movement, like an object frozen in a state of dynamic evolution. Many of these pieces, such as the lectern, trachée, and the occasional table lift were made with baltic birch, a highly articulated plywood with very fine layers, known for its durability.
