Physically working on objects made of wood is a form of meditation and pleasure for the artist. The reliefs from MIZU series, the first decorative objects in the artist’s practice, are a prime example of this approach. They were created as a series of gestures – resembling the surface of water disturbed by a falling drop, caught by the artist in a moment, yet infinite in its nature.

The artist reimagines the properties of softwood, a material commonly used in construction. In his experiments, he often works at the edge of the wood’s fragility, testing and expanding its structural limits. In creating the MIZU reliefs, he focused on the process of transformation, constantly exploring how the material reacted at each stage. Naturally pale spruce takes on unexpected hues through a meticulous, multi-step process of burning, oiling, and brushing, highlighting both its resilience and subtle beauty.