Materials: Western red cedar, scorched, black finish
Dimensions: Variable
Falling Water is a sculptural series comprising multiple columns of repetitive cedar forms, inspired by a combination of influences from Pacific rainforest environments.
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Originally, these forms and their alignment were inspired by Kusari-doi, or “rain chains”, that channel falling rainwater from rooftops in Japan. However, we wanted to express a softer, less direct approach of acknowledging coastal living and the natural movement of water.
When the cedar was turned to these rounded forms and stacked on top of one another, a new interpretation emerged through the grain. The wavy grain patterns mimicked the kind of cascading patterns that water creates, flowing over curved surfaces.
As we back away to a more distant perspective, the columns once again transform – this time into the silhouettes of tall, narrow conifers with branches extending out in layers.
