Pars pro totem - Series

A part that reflects the whole and holds meaning in itself

Concept of series
A study exploring traditional wooden joinery to create autonomous pieces of art that represent something greater than themselves. The Tsugi Table Joint is the first (limited) edition of the Pars pro totem series: a unique fragment of the Tsugi Table—a small, autonomous object created by combining multiple joinery elements. Each piece reflects the essence of the original table while holding its own meaning as a standalone work. This work distills the function and beauty of wooden joinery.

Description
A wooden joinery totem consisting of three wooden elements, tightly joined with pegs using traditional techniques. These wooden connections slide smoothly in and out of each other without the use of glue or nails.

Editions Beech Tsugi Table Joint, edition of 10

Dimensions height 17 cm, width 14 cm

Materials Beech (solid wood)

Weight between 500 and 600 grams-depending on the wood type

About the artist Daan Simons (1980)
Daan Simons crafts art objects (and functional works) from native solid wood under the name Tsugi. His clean, contemporary designs draw inspiration from ancient Japanese and European wood joining techniques.
These handmade pieces, characterized by their sophisticated wooden joints, are sensual to the touch and invite reflection on life and relationships. His sleek, contemporary designs exude tranquility.
The various wood joints are assembled in such a way that they can move freely with the seasons— as wood contracts in winter and expands in summer. They serve as metaphors for the ideal relationship: supporting themselves, each other, and the whole—bound together in freedom.