Current Work
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Walnut
5x5x24
2020
SOLD
White Oak
7x14x24
2020
Sold
Mahogany
2x4x24
2020
Sold
Mahogany
2x4x24
2020
Sold
Walnut
3x3x24
2020
Sold
Walnut and Stone
12x2x24
2020
Sold
Walnut
3x3x24
2020
Sold
Walnut
6x2x30
2021
sold
Mahogany
2x4x18
2020
Sold
Walnut
2x3.75x19
2021
Sold
Redwood
12x12x72
2020
Redwood and Magnets
1.5x3x8
2021
2015-2020
Single pieces of hardwood are cut using geometric patterns to erode the material, allowing for light and air to pass through and for them to flex, warp and deform into springs, splays, grids, and splits. Each piece is made using a series of tools ranging from the scroll saw, band saw, table saw, and water-jet cutter. Each piece is a repetitive, methodic meditation in patience and precision frozen at the brink of failure.
This work is part of an ongoing investigation that began in MIT’s fabrication shops. While testing and calibrating tools, Nick was finding the limits of performance. Nick is in direct conversation with the wood. Solid States was funded by Autodesk’s Pier 9 in during his Art Residency. Nick is currently working out of a woodshop in the Fairfax, CA with support from Marin Metal Works.
inquiries:
nick.polansky@gmail.com
White Oak
2x2x12
2018
Walnut
5x18x2
2019
not available
Mahogany
2x4.5x24
2020
SOLD
Wenge
2x8.5x36
2020
SOLD
2016-2020
Cherry
1x8x14
2015
Cedar and Stone
2x4x14
2019
SOLD
Cedar, Stone and Marble
2x7x12
2020
Walnut
2x5x36
2019
SOLD
Walnut
2x5x60
sold
Cedar
2x4x24
2020
sold
2015-2020
Poplar
2x2x12
2015
sold
White Oak and Bass Wood Dowel
2x2x12
2017
Sold
White Oak
4x10x36
2019
Cedar
6x6x24
2020
Ash and Steel
8x8x60
2015
Sold
2015-2020
White Oak
5x9x36
2019
White Oak
2x2x12
2019
Douglas Fir
15x26x44
2015
Maple
2x17x36
2015
Ash
9x15x84
2015
Poplar, Stainless Steel, Prototype
15x16x48
2015
custom order
4 month artist residency
2015