Hinoki Cypress Finger-Jointed Wooden House Storage Ornament

Featured work at the 2020 Domestic Timber Craftsmanship Festival Featured work at the 2021 Small Wooden Ware Pop-up Online Exhibition The Hinoki Cypress finger-jointed wooden house storage ornament, conceived with the idea of "Where We Belong," creates a "home" for things that need to be returned to their designated spot after use. For a pen, for example, it's "where pens belong." The series presents abstract house forms, utilizing finger-joint construction. Some pieces aim to capture the staggered effect of bricklaying, while others showcase the beauty of varied heights by leaving tenons exposed. The primary technique involves the innovative application of 3mm finger joints. Using a table saw and jigs, precise 3mm finger joints are meticulously cut, one by one. A place to return to is "home," where one can "belong." Important items should be stored properly in their designated places, just as the sincere intentions from the heart should be cherished. Through the repetitive, step-by-step creation process, the artist of "Where We Belong" rediscovered the original inspiration that moved them towards woodworking. The sentiment embedded within the piece is a blessing for whatever will be placed within it.