Tether Vane
About the Project
Tether Vane is a wall-mounted sculpture constructed entirely from oak. The work is defined by two distinct making processes. The fascia elements are milled with precision, while the forms referred to as fibroblasts are shaped through free-form sanding. Each oak component contains a carefully cut joint, engineered to align exactly with the piece it intersects.
Through this balance of controlled fabrication and organic shaping, the sculpture emphasizes relationships between structure and variation. The intersecting elements draw attention to how natural patterns can be interpreted through material, geometry, and craftsmanship.
Artpiece dimensions
89″ x 50″ x 6″
Artpiece price
$3,800
Behind the work
The project developed through collaboration between artistic practice and scientific perspectives on pattern, structure, and natural form. Design decisions were informed by an interest in fractal geometry and human responses to naturally occurring configurations. The process involved careful planning, milling, and joinery alongside intuitive shaping by hand. This dialogue between precision and improvisation remained central throughout development, allowing the work to remain grounded in both material discipline and exploratory making.
