The Material Matters series illustrates the power of materials to
affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate
connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they
are used as a point of reference or the medium of creation itself, they
are integral to artists and designers who seek to explore fresh
outcomes, experiment with new techniques, and elicit distinct responses
from their audiences.
Material Matters: Wood showcases stunning creative interpretations of
the common material across a variety of mediums. From utilizing
different types and textures to achieve interesting design effects to
recreating its shape and structure entirely out of other materials to
produce a piece of art, this edition explores the compelling ways with
which the unique characteristics of wood can be cleverly drawn upon or
manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project, with insights
into the key techniques featured.