1. Furniture
2. Architectural Finishes
LOOKBOOK 2025
3. Objects
I create from a desire to generate warmth. Warmth lives in the body. Through sculpture, furniture, and crafted objects, I aim to recreate that feeling—that slow, nourishing warmth that brings us into presence. Smell: the scent of aged wood, freshly cut wood, wood after rain, the fragrance of wood oils. summer lilies. Sound: the soft clicking of wooden beads, a hand fan whooshing up a gentle breeze. Touch: the properties of wood, always warmer than other materials (low thermal conductivity, natural texture and porosity, pleasant tactile interaction, slightly soft) Sight: natural grain, gradients of warm tones. Taste: objects carved from visual memories of food, personal memories that generate a warm fuzzy feeling, like the waffles that my significant other makes every morning. Emotional: the association with a cabin in the woods, a place for shelter, association with furniture passed down through generations. Association with handmade care, temperature of hands. Old Chinese saying: 心静自然凉 —when the heart is calm, the body feels cool. My mom would repeat this to me, when growing up in the tropical heat of Singapore. In my countryside hometown in Pinghu. Sitting in the shade, hearing the fan hum, sipping a warm tea. I seek to create environments that are cozy, intentional, and alive with the warm memory.
I believe that the spaces we inhabit—and the objects we touch—have the power to shape how present we are in our daily lives. A cabinet knob, for example, is often overlooked. But when it is thoughtfully designed, handmade, and infused with memory, something shifts. Your hand lingers. You notice the texture, the curve, the warmth of the wood. In that fleeting pause, a sense of intention emerges. The simple act of opening a door becomes something else: a moment of presence. A breath. A spark of dopamine. A quiet recharge. This is the power of form in relationship with function. When an object is made with care, it invites care in return. A well-designed space doesn’t just serve—it slows us down. It creates room for attention. For gratitude. For connection. In my woodworking, I try to embed this sensibility into every detail. Whether it’s a piece of furniture, a carved knob, or a sculptural vessel, I approach each with full attention and intention. The energy I bring to the making process— my memories, my connection to materials, and my rigorous understanding (through deep conversation with client) of each project’s needs—becomes part of the object itself. Through this practice, I hope to create more than just beautiful things. I want to create tools for presence. Reminders that the small moments—opening a drawer, placing a flower, sitting down to rest—can be opportunities to return to yourself, and to the quiet joy of simply being here.