"Surfing and skateboarding share an almost meditative relationship to rhythm, balance, and flow. Boards become extensions of the body-conduits not only for movement, but for memory itself."
"The CARVER Collection distills the technical silhouettes and fluid geometries of surfboards and skate decks into sculptural furnishings that recall the child-like joy of movement and experimentation."
"Softer curves, translucent color washes, and a freer, more playful sensibility depart from the sharper geometries and raw natural finishes that have previously defined the studio's work."
"Ratcliffe instead celebrates the natural confluence of fibers and the shifting directions of wood, highlighting the instinctive reading of surface that connects us to our sensory experiences."
The CARVER Collection by Mary Ratcliffe merges the essence of surfing and skateboarding into sculptural furnishings. It emphasizes rhythm, balance, and flow, reflecting a connection between maker, athlete, and material. The collection features softer curves and translucent colors, moving away from previous sharp geometries. Inspired by the 'flow state' experienced while surfing, it reinterprets youthful activities into refined, handcrafted pieces. The design celebrates the natural variations in wood, highlighting the beauty of its fibers and textures.
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