Katherine Maas

My work oscillates between personal nostalgia and shared experiences. Constructed mainly of wood, the work has a considered sense of playfulness and whimsicality incorporated with the functionality of an object. Through a studio practice rich with different methods of texture, patterns, and work through multiples, the work is developed through repetitive and meditative tasks. This allows an intuitive exploration of techniques within carving, mark making, and application of color. The intent is for the work to illicit a conversation with the viewer. To provide a sense of wonder and inquiry about why the objects are placed where they are, ultimately sparking memories in the viewer.