works on on teak and other hard woods

These pieces start with the 'frame'. In this case salvaged old window shutters from a traditional Thai wooden house. Most of the wood is teak and other Asian hard woods. The paintings are accommodating the old charm, making a rustic and yet fresh visual. Mind you, the pieces weigh around 8kg each. The inlayed paintings are canvas glued onto plywood which in turn is glued onto the recessed tongue and groove. None of the shutters are perfect, as one can see in the photos. Which is part of its charm. Yet all of them are structurally sound and free any pests. All of the wood and canvas is varnished several times with a matt finish.