Spherical in shape and subtle in texture, this 9-inch walnut boulder creates a softness only found in nature. Each piece is formed using a series of power carving and traditional hand tool techniques. 

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.