Luke Jenkins
Consumption is a study into the possibilities of thermally modified wood. This relatively new sustainable process starts with locally-sourced wood, which is steam-heated to over 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The wood turns a dark shade of brown, resists decay from rot and insects, and becomes more stable. I began this project by placing ash wood samples outdoors in the sun, rain, wind, and dirt. Based on the information, I made a series of furniture, sculptures, and drawings that are activated by the environment.
While the works in the show follow different avenues of inquiry, they share a constant 鈥� water. The presence of water 鈥� both inside wood and from its surroundings 鈥� is what causes wood to break down. Thermal modification allows wood to better resist the destructive impact of water. All works in the show are designed to be activated by water. Furniture and sculpture will guide rainwater over and through them, and use reactive materials like copper that will patina over time. The Drawings and prints are made with an ink I distilled from the wood. It is the dark, caramelized product of the thermal modification process.
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Consumption is a study into the possibilities of thermally modified wood. This relatively new sustainable process starts with locally-sourced wood, which is steam-heated to over 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The wood turns a dark shade of brown, resists decay from rot and insects, and becomes more stable. I began this project by placing ash wood samples outdoors in the sun, rain, wind, and dirt. Based on the information, I made a series of furniture, sculptures, and drawings that are activated by the environment.
While the works in the show follow different avenues of inquiry, they share a constant 鈥� water. The presence of water 鈥� both inside wood and from its surroundings 鈥� is what causes wood to break down. Thermal modification allows wood to better resist the destructive impact of water. All works in the show are designed to be activated by water. Furniture and sculpture will guide rainwater over and through them, and use reactive materials like copper that will patina over time. The Drawings and prints are made with an ink I distilled from the wood. It is the dark, caramelized product of the thermal modification process.
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