CONTOUR

The commission

Contour was created for the same private residence in Capellen as Veil, using another Karagach elm burl slab from the same tree. The piece began with a more geometric direction, but during the making process the design evolved toward a more organic form. By opening up the natural edges of the burl and allowing the contours of the timber to define the final shape, the table took on a much more sculptural character. The seven-centimetre-thick top combines the depth and figure of the burl with a smoky grey transparent resin, allowing the structure of the wood to remain visible through the material. A substantial raw-steel base gives the piece visual weight and stability, while the timber was finished with Rubio Monocoat. Together with Veil, Contour forms part of a pair of related commissions made from two slabs of the same Karagach elm burl tree.