A client approached me with two handmade candles. The question: could I make visible what was hidden inside them. This series would ultimately create a deeper look into makers, the material they use and the way they use them.

Inside the Maker — I

By painting this handmade candle black and quartering it, I wanted to see what the inside of the candles could tell us about the craftsman. What wood they used. How they assembled it. By taking these two different candles apart, there is a difference spotted in the working process of two different woodturners.

Furthermore, the reddish, somewhat more compact candlestick, and the olive green, and airier 2nd candlestick are a good contrast showing how different woodwork can look and what inspires makers to make what they make.

Dimensions:

– 15x15x48 cm

– 11x11x55 cm