Making Of Sculptural Shoe Cabinet

Granum Shoe Cabinet - 2025 This was a particularly fun challenge. I was limited by the width of the client’s hallway, which meant the cabinet could only be 10” wide. To make it work, you have to put the shoes in sideways, one by one. The inspiration for this piece, and the rest of the Granum series, came from a recent trip to Yosemite. I was struck by the rugged texture of the giant rock faces. They look so smooth and velvety from a distance, but up close you see the layers stacked and compressed. “Granum” means grain. With this series, I wanted to explore those hidden markings on wood and stone that tell an object’s history. This one is made from Ash, finished with wood bleach, iron acetate, and Osmo oil to get that weathered, stony look. Huge thanks to David and Tatiana for commissioning this work and trusting me to bring the vision to life. And huge thanks to James Hill @projectwhatever for the music in this video. He’s one of my favourite artists. Go check him out on all streaming platforms. 🌐 Explore more of my work: https://www.dylanmoorestudio.com/ 📸 Follow along on Instagram: @dylanmoore_studio 🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more sculptural furniture builds. 🎥 Video shot on Fujifilm X-T3 with XF 16–55mm F2.8 WR and Rode NTG VideoMic ✂️ Edited in Final Cut Pro #artist #designer #woodwork #maker #sculpture