Lunar Crest

Sculptural light work carved from Texas ash.

Work Description

Lunar Crest is carved from a Texas ash cookie defined by a gentle arc and a carefully carved internal void. The curvature of the form and the negative space it contains establish the piece’s crescent-like profile, giving it a calm, suspended presence.

When illuminated, light moves downward into the internal cavity, activating the ash’s fine grain structure and subtle tonal shifts. Pale silvers transition into soft golds as illumination passes through the wood’s organic chambers, producing a controlled, atmospheric glow rather than direct brightness.

Resting on a brushed stainless-steel base, Lunar Crest balances delicacy and structure. Its presence is quiet and deliberate, defined by containment, reflection, and the measured interaction between form, void, and light.

Specifications

Material: Texas ash wood
Form: Solid wood cross-section (cookie)
Dimensions: ≈ 26 in (H) × ≈ 28 in (L) × ≈ 3 in (T)
Base: ≈ 18 × 7 in, brushed stainless steel
Light source: Integrated LED
Socket type: GU10 (top) + G9 (lower left and right)
Wattage: 6W (GU10) + 2 × 4W (G9)
Color temperature: 3000K (GU10) / 2700–3000K (G9)
Finish: Hand-finished, natural oil
Year: 2025

Lunar Crest was developed by working with the wood’s existing curvature and natural coloration & spalting rather than imposing a symmetrical form. Material removal was restrained and deliberate, allowing the arc and cavity to define the composition. Light was introduced only after the spatial relationship between mass and void resolved, integrated to emphasize softness, depth, and internal reflection without overpowering the form..