Jared Baylon
BIO
Jared Baylon is a curious person who learns best by doing and working physically. He learns about his materials by touching and exploring the texture. Jared’s first experience in a wood shop was in his high school classes, he was lucky to have great teachers that guided him toward the arts and crafts. Jared works primarily with solid woods and sheet goods. He works to come up with new and interesting designs that propose new challenges. Jared loves working out technical obstacles and finding ways to make his designs cohesive and functional.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
HARU COLLECTION
Japan has a long and rich history of woodworking. Everything they create has a purpose and meaning behind the design. Jared wanted to create a series of objects that represent the qualities of Japanese techniques. The word Haru means spring in Japanese, and this collection displays elements of spring. Cherry blossoms are synonymous with spring in Japan as a seasonal flower. It has been used in paintings, plays, and literature. Each object in the collection has a cherry blossom design integrated into the piece. The Sakura Fubuki Desk has cherry blossom inlay, and both the Hana Akari Lantern and Hanami Screen have Cherry blossom vinyl on the Shoji paper. The objects are designed to give off a feeling of warmth and comfort through the natural characteristics of the material. The Hana Akari Lantern carries the tone over with the warm light shining through the Shoji Paper.
FEATURED Work
Title: Sakura Fubuki Desk
Dimensions: 56 x 24 x 30 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry and oil finish
Title: Sakura Fubuki Desk Cabinet
Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 25 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry and oil finish
Title: ana Akari Lantern
Dimensions: 16 x 7 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry, Shoji paper and oil finish
Title: Hanami Screen
Dimensions: 30.5 x 18.5 x 0.75 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry, Shoji paper and oil finish
Title: Haru Collection
Dimensions: 56 x 24 x 30 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry and oil finish