His practice seeks a balance between raw and refined, driven by a keen interest in material and cultural context. Currently, he is exploring notions of weightlessness, impermanence, and the primordial.
Dan's work has been recognized by organizations such as USM Modular Furniture, DesignMiami, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
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[2022]
aluminum plate, red oak
An unconventional furniture piece intended to encourage a more purposeful relationship between owner and object. The aluminum plate acts like a ‘second skin’, creating new ways to engage with the table - framing objects below and casting delicate shadows (hence the name komorebi 木漏れ日, meaning ‘sunlight filtering through leaves).