Pith to Bark is a journey from middle to outer; from heart to skin. It’s a place where objects are designed and made, focused in the material of wood, to introduce, illuminate and remind us of what we are a part of and what we share it with.
Pith to Bark was born at 10,000 feet on an off-the-grid permaculture farm in southwest Colorado. Artist, Gavin Tougher, found himself there after four years of art school, while eager to find a greater understanding and connection with the natural world and the phenomena it encompasses. On this land sat piles of old lumber, undisturbed and holding much potential. Through learning the systems of permaculture, Gavin was inspired to create a symbiotic relationship between this material, art, ecology, function and aesthetics. In this pursuit, Pith to Bark was created to bring this connection to you.
Currently based in Corvallis, Oregon.
Most up to date work documented via instagram:
