The Meridian console made in walnut and myrtle wood was created by invitation for the Fairfield Museum's special exhibition - "Handcrafted- Artisans Past and Present" in 2015.

The construction is traditional mortise and tenon joinery and various elements are shaped and carved to create a sculptural quality. The project presented an opportunity to explore elements and ideas from previous designs and bring them together in new ways. " I am always concerned with how one views a piece: here, the various tapering elements lead the eye from the ground to an apparently floating table top. The negative space around the piece is also very important and helps to strengthen and balance the form. The walnut comes from the town of Meridian from a log that I bought while on a trip to California around 2000. I was fortunate enough to have it milled to my specification while I watched. It has been waiting until the right design presented itself . It has amazing figure and color and is a beautiful contrast to the curly myrtle wood 'shield' which is a focal point of the table."