Once, I was offered free reclaimed redwood - but it turned out to be Douglas Fir wood. I took it not knowing what to do with it. Months later, I developed a new bandsaw technique and created a whole new series of work based on this new process. Flames was the first sculpture in this series. The wood came from old wall studs with nail holes, black discolorations and other imperfections which gives it a very unique character, and a beautiful contrast to the natural warm colors of the wood. Installed on a steel plate.