Inspiration

When starting to consider the form of my vessel, I sought inspiration from the way the way my family has chosen to display, preserve, and protect objects that were important to them. I talked to both immediate and distant family to see the vessels that held their beloved items and held them as they were passed down from member to member. Many were made out of wood and were shaped to the geometry of the object. My favorite items were aesthetical beautiful but remained a functional addition to the object.

The piece that inspired me the most was a box that opened to form a writing desk and held letters. This box had angled holes for a pen or quill to sit in.