Each piece is formed using a series of power carving and traditional hand tool techniques. Carved from walnut and finished in a dark, organic oil, this 10-inch wooden vessel features a uniform chisel texture, creating a study in light and shadow.

Based in Philadelphia, woodworker and artist Ashley Joseph Martin crafts contemporary home goods like vessels, lighting, and sculptural objects. His unique process utilizes a combination of modern woodworking and traditional hand carving, creating subtle textures that imbue a distinct handmade quality within each piece. Integrating sculpture and function, his designs invoke both natural and architectural forms.