Brian verwendet traditionelle handwerkliche Techniken und Stile. Meißel, Hobel, Sägen und Schaber schneiden das Holz. Diese Werkzeuge werden von Muskeln und Schweiß angetrieben. Einsteck- und Zapfenverbindungen, Schwalbenschwänze sowie Rahmen- und Plattenkonstruktionen sind gemeinsame Merkmale seiner Möbel.
Die Werkstatt befindet sich in einem 500 Jahre alten Haus in Männedorf am Ufer des Zürichsee. Der kleine Raum erfordert leise, staubfreie Arbeitsmethoden. Elektrowerkzeuge werden einige Minuten pro Woche verwendet - einfach, um Bretter auf kleinere Größen zu reduzieren. Die endgültige Formgebung und Dimensionierung erfolgt durch die seit Jahrhunderten verwendeten Handwerkzeuge
In seinen eigenen Worten beschreibt Brian seine Arbeit:
Each piece I create is uniquely suited to its owner and the space it will occupy. The design considers both form and function. The joinery and construction methods are centuries-old traditions. The wood is selected for its grain pattern and aesthetic beauty.
Most modern furniture and construction lacks character. It is mostly artificial wood mass-produced by machines. This results in flat, rectangular, and featureless shapes. Their uniformity is boring and tyrannical.
I try to bring out the soul of each piece I construct. While I begin with a design, I may modify it based on creative inspiration partway through construction. Or a particularly interesting grain pattern may reveal itself in the wood – that might mean further design tweaks to showcase that beauty.
My primary reliance on hand tools means I am not intimidated by curves, odd angles, and intricate moldings. This means I can create shapes that are pleasing to the eye and functional for the user.
The careful observer will find minor irregularities that are the hallmarks of handwork. They are subtle reminders that the human hand is neither perfect nor robotic. They add to the warmth and character of the piece.
Mass-produced furniture may seem a good bargain. But when it is replaced every 10 or 20 years because it breaks or goes out of style – is it really a bargain?
My furniture is designed and constructed to outlast its owners. They are heirloom pieces to be gifted to descendants. Investment in quality furniture is a timeless asset.
Fotos auf dieser Seite von Daniel Kellenberger, Kellenberger Kaminski Photographie
