Designer Jongwon Lee happened to stumble upon a new material that sparked his interest. PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber) is made of dried and graded wood veneers, strands or flakes that are layered and bonded together with a moisture-resistant adhesive into large blocks. PSL is one of the most eco-friendly options for wood lumber and also one of the strongest. Examining progressive use of sustainable material, "Primitive Structures” feels like an object from an ancient future. The raw, primitive nature of its line, the metallic futuristic color-tone, its a reflection of how looking towards the past, can guide us into the future. ....................... Artist Notes: I had to participate in a furniture upcycling project, so I stopped by an abandoned cafe somewhere in Gyeonggi-do. The cafe was i
