Pontus & Cito: Construction – part 2
Return to part 1 to catch up on the construction of these two new pieces.
I spread an even coat of epoxy on all of the laminations being careful to keep them in order.
I place the bundle on the bending form and begin assembling the top part of the clamps. I tighten them with an impact wrench. I can get an incredible amount of even pressure this way.
After the glue dries, it’s over to the joiner to clean up one of the edges.
Then it’s over to the table saw to make the corresponding edge parallel.
The components are now made, so I can begin to focus on the composition. Pencil lines, band saw cuts, and double stick tape help me at this stage to quickly refine the direction f the piece.
I use hand tools to facet the piece to really complete the composition. A thorough sanding and it’s time to sign the piece.
I sand all of the parts. The reward is that i now get to sign the piece!
I spray a clear, water-based lacquer on top of a very thin coat of oil, which I use to give the walnut such a perfect color.
I use the reflection to make sure that I have a perfectly even coat of finish on the piece.
I mix some artist’s oil paint into my gel polyurethane, and I brush it onto the ash pieces. I love the way it clogs the open pores and becomes such a focal point of the composition.
By Nico Yektai -New York based designer/maker Nico Yektai opened the doors to his Hamptons studio in 1995 after completing the MFA program at the School For American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The rigorous technical training complimented his background in Art History, which he studied, at Hobart College in Geneva NY. Yektai has synthesized this background into a singular style that has gained him national attention. Visit nicoyektai.com for more information
Nico Yektai at The Architectural Digest Design Show
I wanted to take a moment to post some of my images for the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. The show is at the half way point and I am already quite please with the response to my work!
If anyone who I had the opportunity to meet at the show would like to continue the conversation please do not hesitate to contact me.
Nico
Here are links to more information on each piece
They do a great job of transforming pier 94 into a venue for high design. I am in Booth M143
By Nico Yektai -New York based designer/maker Nico Yektai opened the doors to his Hamptons studio in 1995 after completing the MFA program at the School For American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The rigorous technical training complimented his background in Art History, which he studied, at Hobart College in Geneva NY. Yektai has synthesized this background into a singular style that has gained him national attention. Visit nicoyektai.com for more information
New York Times: ADHDS 2013 Insert
I was delighted to be included in the New York Times insert for the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Thats my piece next to the “Be inspired”! What fun
Here is a link to the piece on my website. This piece has a nice history of being featured from Interior Design Magazine to Hamptons Magazine.
By Nico Yektai -New York based designer/maker Nico Yektai opened the doors to his Hamptons studio in 1995 after completing the MFA program at the School For American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The rigorous technical training complimented his background in Art History, which he studied, at Hobart College in Geneva NY. Yektai has synthesized this background into a singular style that has gained him national attention. Visit nicoyektai.com for more information
