Canyon Land Scenery

While studying rattan weaving, I noticed that after soaking the rattan and completing the weaving, its natural elasticity caused the form to revert the next day. This often diminished the dynamic and playful shapes I had originally intended, which I found quite frustrating.

To address this, I developed a new approach by combining rattan with wire during the weaving process. The wire acts as a structural support, stabilizing the form and reducing the rattan’s tendency to spring back. This allows for more dynamic and expressive shapes to be maintained over time.

In this piece, the solid and weighty flow of the upper wooden mass is carried into the lower woven surface, which is void-like and lightweight. Through this contrast, I aimed to create a unified yet tension-filled composition that balances heaviness and lightness.