Daniel Mercier
BIO
Daniel Mercier is a GTA-based furniture maker and sculptor. His work focuses on the materiality of wood and working with natural imperfections to create unique sculptures. The purpose of his focus on materiality is to establish his relationship with wood and give each of his pieces a unique individuality. Daniel is interested in the process of transformation and how it relates to the human experience.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
PROGENITOR
My work explores the process of transformation through contrasting lines, line qualities, and textures. The contrasting elements symbolize the contrast between certain & uncertain, clear & obscure, that exist within the process of transformation. The reclaimed materials highlight the unique process of transformation from person to person as each has its own unique qualities and interventions. The handwork used to create the recesses further highlights the contrast that exists within each piece as every other element is created using machines. The handwork also establishes and builds my relationship with each piece as it is a more direct way of interacting with the material than with machines.
FEATURED Work
Title: Progenitor
Dimensions: various sizes
Year: 2023
Materials: Various wood species
Title: Laura, Bernard, and Sarah
Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 18 , 25 x 7 x 8 , 9 x 7 x 33 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Red Gum, Hickory, White Oak
Title: Taylor, detail
Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 36 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Hickory
Title: Astrid, Harrison, Douglas | | | 2023
Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 34 , 17 x 7 x 17 , 13 x 7 x 23 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: White Oak, Hickory, Douglas Fir
Title: Edward, Jack, George
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 42 , 33 x 8 x 17 , 9 x 9 x 24 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Douglas Fir, White Pine, Douglas Fir
Title: Frank
Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 24 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Red Gum