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. Created as a layered reflection on the phenomenon of water, each relief is shaped by intentional gestures that reference the dynamic surface of water, stirred by wind and current. The artist’s aim was to capture in wood the essence of a fleeting moment – when the eye registers an ephemeral pattern appearing on the surface of water.

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 dark hues, through a meticulous, multi-step process of burning, oiling, and brushing, highlighting both its resilience and subtle beauty.