Stories that Inspire Studio Furniture

Art Drauglis, a Washington, D.C.-based furnituremaker, is getting noticed not only for his unique, hand-crafted furniture that combines inspired designs with practical functionality, but also for the stories he writes about each piece. At the many art and craft festivals where he displays his work, you can find groups of people reading and commenting on the stories that are placed around the booth.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 3, 2004 -- Art Drauglis, a Washington, D.C.-based furnituremaker, is getting noticed not only for his unique, hand-crafted furniture that combines inspired designs with practical functionality, but also for the stories he writes about each piece. At the many art and craft festivals where he displays his work, you can find groups of people reading and commenting on the stories that are placed around the booth.

Last summer we drove up to New England and back, a trip, which, as I am sure you can imagine, involved going over and under a fair number of bridges; I-95, the Delaware River, the Bay Bridge, the Hudson, the Merritt Parkway, etc., etc. By the time we returned, the shapes and configurations of bridges were bouncing around my head like a rubber ball." This is the beginning of the story that explains The Bridge Table," which is definitely not a table for playing Bridge.

Another piece that stops people in their tracks is The Monster Cabinet." Many people think they are seeing things, when they notice the face that emerges from this sixty-inch piece of functional sculpture -- then they begin to read and realize that the face they see is intentional. Some people are immediately drawn to a reference to acclaimed childrens author Maurice Sendak, others to the idea of a Tiki god or Frankensteins Monster.

If you buy a cabinet at a furniture store, you are just getting a piece of furniture," explains Art Drauglis, but studio furniture is different. It really is a work of functional art, and the stories allow people to have insight into my inspiration and feel a greater connection to the artwork."    

You can read many of the stories on Arts website, www.adrauglis.com, or see the furniture and inspirations in person at two locations this June; Frederick Festival of the Arts (June 5-6) and Art for Fine Living at Strathmore Hall (June 11-12). To order any of Art Drauglis current creations or order custom furniture, call 202-679-0066 or email art@adrauglis.com.

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Art Drauglis makes contemporary furniture using time-honored techniques. Using carefully selected hardwoods, Art Drauglis creates functional works of art that will complement or complete any home, office, or collection -- without the use of power tools. For more information please see www.adrauglis.com or call 202-679-0066.