This sculpture is designed as a bedhead and was inspired by a bright yellow silk.
The black-brown finish is known as 'japanning' and is built from no less than 16 layers of paints, varnishes and compounds - each meticulously sanded to create the silken touch sensation.
The principles of feng shui have been engaged using the theories of the natural elements. This is symbolized through the use of exotic timber veneers, oil paints, metallic powders and my trade-mark medium ... casting resin.
