Just finished a pair of triangle tables and a coffee table this weekend!
Our work is customizable and we work on commission! Let us know what we can create for you: ingrainedworks@gmail.com
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Opening Reception
A few shots from our debut, see them all here: Ingrained Art and Object Show
Thanks to the lovely Michael Willis for the photos!!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Local hype
Tommy Allen of Rapid Growth Media wrote a fantastic article about our show! Taken from the Rapid Growth Media site, http://rapidgrowthmedia.com/gsync/
Two artists will converge at the Avenue for the Arts' Craft House gallery and, as a result, will produce something truly wonderful and unique.
For starters, both Matt Loeks and Krystle Formsma are accomplished in their emerging art careers as furniture makers. Yet, they tossed caution to the wind when carving out for this week-long exhibition, providing an opportunity to see the power of furniture making as so much more than just the creation of the object.
Their work is the result of their collaborative process of discovery within the realm of manufacturing. But unlike mass production, they have devoted their energy to the creation of the one-off -- a fitting couture creation activity that the French in fashion refer to as prêt-à-porter. And these works are truly ready to wear.
Using materials that include Zebrawood and solid walnut -- not cheap, even in their raw forms -- they also used reclaimed wood including a century-old ash trim that had been lacquered with a mysterious sealant.
"We stripped it and scraped for hours. But you ask why?" says Formsma. "Because it had a story of its own. It was important to us to take the time on it. Sometimes, you have to go through the struggle of the process…to understand its place and beauty in the world.”
Interesting fact: Both artists graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design. Formsma works in a furniture factory and Loeks with a residential construction firm. But the real joy of discovery is that both artists have a deeply rooted past that informs their present exploration: Formsma's father worked in a furniture factory, and Loek’s father ran his own wood saw mill.
Sometimes the apple does indeed fall very close to the tree.
Ingrained: Embedded Collaboration of the Moment
For starters, both Matt Loeks and Krystle Formsma are accomplished in their emerging art careers as furniture makers. Yet, they tossed caution to the wind when carving out for this week-long exhibition, providing an opportunity to see the power of furniture making as so much more than just the creation of the object.
Their work is the result of their collaborative process of discovery within the realm of manufacturing. But unlike mass production, they have devoted their energy to the creation of the one-off -- a fitting couture creation activity that the French in fashion refer to as prêt-à-porter. And these works are truly ready to wear.
Using materials that include Zebrawood and solid walnut -- not cheap, even in their raw forms -- they also used reclaimed wood including a century-old ash trim that had been lacquered with a mysterious sealant.
"We stripped it and scraped for hours. But you ask why?" says Formsma. "Because it had a story of its own. It was important to us to take the time on it. Sometimes, you have to go through the struggle of the process…to understand its place and beauty in the world.”
Interesting fact: Both artists graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design. Formsma works in a furniture factory and Loeks with a residential construction firm. But the real joy of discovery is that both artists have a deeply rooted past that informs their present exploration: Formsma's father worked in a furniture factory, and Loek’s father ran his own wood saw mill.
Sometimes the apple does indeed fall very close to the tree.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
This weekend
Our good friend Jillian VanZytveld dropped by the studio this weekend to take some progress shots for the show. Now we are really excited! Here are a few sneak peeks!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
SEPTEMBER 7!! You, us, and Craft House
Full hustle mode here, getting ready for their debut at Craft House in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There will be a soft opening Friday, September 6 for First Fridays, a gallery/shop hop night. The grand opening reception is on Saturday, the 7th at 7 pm. Come celebrate with us!
More info at: https://www.facebook.com/crafthousegr
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Reclaimed Ash Record Cabinet
We were given 100 year old ash trim. We stripped/sanded, and white washed it to give it new life. Zipped cord through it popped wheels on it, and called it a day! (It took a couple days..)
Monday, August 12, 2013
Hello! We are Ingrained!
Ingrained is a furniture/art/object project from Matt Loeks and Krystle Formsma. After meeting each other at an art show in the fall of 2012, we soon started forming new show ideas entangling our own passions. In the spring of 2013, we recognized our mutual love for woodworking and the bliss of making things by hand. Intersecting with our world of fast high tech, over produced things we felt drawn to starting our own branch of making things that felt like they had more connection. More warmth and humanity. There is a primitive need to play with wood and a desire to combine beauty and function. Object making is human, it is ingrained.
We are based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Are busy looking for a studio, getting more tools and getting off the ground. Getting ready for our debut on September 7, 2013. This is where you can follow our progress. Come along!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
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