Reality is as it changes, and flexibility in art is a visual likelihood of a thing's changing in space, while remaining what it is. As a stem of a flower sways in the wind, we have a sight of flexibility. Yieldingness as sight is much in pictures; the yieldingness that makes for strength is what we look for in art.

Viennese artist Franz West's expansive oeuvre consists of numerous functional art pieces. His work, lighthearted and joyful, is simultaneously philosophical and introspective; asking his audience to take part and actively relate to his works.

Functional artwork, such as clocks, boxes and books provide a wonderful platform for exhibiting my style of carving. For example, box sides are made from exotic woods unmarred by any carving while beautifully framing an intricately carved top.