Kodama
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‘Kodama’ is an ongoing body of work by Lindsey Muscato and Joshua Friedman comprised of unique large-scale furniture, constructed of salvaged timber using the techniques and hand-tools of traditional Japanese wood joinery and timber-framing.
The pieces, removed from their would be architectural context, present as monolithic compositions. Distillations of joinery details that explore the craft of, and reverence for, both material and process.
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With sculptural abstractions of seating, tables, and consoles, the finished works in ‘Kodama’ are hand-cut, sawn, chiseled, joined, and blackened using a combination of natural alchemical patination and yakisugi (or shou sugi ban) — the darkening and sealing of wood by torching.
In 2020 Muscato and Friedman had their first solo show with Marta gallery in Los Angeles titled ‘Kodama: Timber Joints.’ The Kodama series has continued to expand with custom and one of a kind entries in the series.
Please inquire with Marta for availabilty and for made to order works inspired by this ongoing body of work.