Craig Bachman and William Martin

Craig Bachman and William Martin

“I want to live in a society where people are intoxicated with the joy of making things”. I recently discovered this quote by Architect, Author, and Maker William Coperwaite. I think it sums up our love, motivation, and dedication to craft and art-making. The pieces are the result of a process of making parts that excite each of us and the excitement of showing our efforts to each other. Once made, the parts are handed off to be incorporated into a piece that is now out of the first artist’s control. The only rule is that the person receiving the parts has complete artistic license to complete the piece as they see fit. The process has allowed both of us to experiment to find design and construction challenges for ourselves and each other. Our individual sensibilities with form and materials are evident in the pieces, but the collaborations are a unique new series and extension of our work and joy in making things.

-William Martin

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