Ritual Cabinet is an exploration in contrast. Utilizing humble materials and high aesthetics it presents a dichotomy of rough and refined. Designed during the pandemic of 2020, material supply chains dried up, human interaction became scarce, and the world filled with a sense of uncertainty. It was a time to reflect and recalibrate. Spending my mornings in meditation; going inward to move beyond fear and call in growth became a mantra. The idea came to use the basic construction materials available and treat them as precious. Primarily composed of Hemlock, traditionally used as structural framing material, the cabinet opens to an Oak interior, blackened steel details, and a bronze mirror at the back, giving both the sense of retreat and reflection. There is also a drawer below. The materials are unified with a coating of black ink, leaving only the texture of the materials visible.
MATERIALS: ink dyed solid Hemlock, Blackened Steel, Oak substrate, & Bronze mirror.
SIZE: 40”W x 20”D x 72”H
Photos: Chris Johnson