Ian Graham
Iām a woodwork who creates simple, clean, and (mostly) well made furniture using a combination of hand and power tools. My work is intendend to be functional everyday pieces that tackle themes of communication, connection, and intimacy.
In my early 20ās my grandfather passed away and my brother and I were able to look through his things and pick out what we wanted. I chose some clothes and a double edged safety razor. I used that safety razor for quite a few years and each time I did I was reminded of him and the times that we spent together.
The concept of everyday objects as a representation of memories and emotions that we get to experience over time is what drives my work. It allows me to process and reprocess those experiences over time. As I grow, my relationship with the object and those experiences and emotions grow and change.