Solomonica: A Series of Cabinets by Beston Barnett

Solomonica: A Series of Cabinets by Beston BarnettThe Maloof Foundation presents Solomonica: A Series of Cabinets by wood artist Beston Barnett. Through intricate cabinets and smaller functional objects, Barnett explores the ways in which furniture can tell stories. This 46 page catalog captures the complete exhibit with full color photographs and detailed descriptions. Based in San Diego, Barnetts practice encompasses both traditional hand tools and modern computer controlled machining. In the

created an artist’s man-cave/atelier

The book includes a touching introduction by Sam’s friend

The work of mid-century San Diego designer-maker Jack Rogers Hopkins is idiosyncratic

These three men (along with Tage Frid and James Krenov) would be considered by many to be the greatest American woodworkers of the twentieths century

home and workshop

By exploring these multilingual legends

From the day I started I have been able to make a living working for myself and doing what I like to do: work in wood

A sculptor as well as a furniture maker

Gene Sasse

uses traditional Japanese esthetics combined with his own personal artistic eye to create a personal and wonderful adaptation of Japanese design

he displays several of his pieces in a pit dug in his main room

In the Solomonica series of cabinets