I've worked with concrete for a number of years, and because of that I think I gravitated toward felt due to its strong, yet soft and sensuous nature. Unlike concrete, which has zero flexibility, felt can be twisted, turned, rolled, and stitched and still be very sculptural. It's wonderful to work with two such completely different, yet strangely complimentary materials. Please visit my concrete site and you can see the how my design sensibility is maintained in both materials.
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