Garlic Bulb Mobile
Spring 2025Maple wood veneer
24in. x 6in. x 6in.
Inspired by the gentle curves of a garlic bulb, this spinning mobile serves as both an airy, playful toy and an exercise in the capabilities of bent lamination and modular design.
Each piece is made with 4 layers of supple maple veneer, using the same mold to vacuum press each piece. As a result, the center bulb features a mesmerizingly repeated twist, while the differences in how the shoots and roots are cut out for each piece create variety and uniqueness in the overall silhouette.
Using oil pastel mixed with beeswax, the top shoots have a subtly green tinge, alluding to the mobile’s garlic-based inspiration.