Annual Memory Vestige

A preserved cross-section of wood, sealed beneath a warm amber finish that deepens the grain and draws out every growth ring, split, scar, and natural variation. The surface does not hide the history of the material. It holds it in place, preserving the stained marks and irregular lines as a visible record of seasons, weather, stress, and growth.

The polished face contrasts with the raw bark edge, balancing refinement with the tree’s original form. Annual Memory treats the grain as more than pattern. It becomes a map of time, sealed into a functional object so the marks of what came before remain visible in what it has become.