We’re all deeply familiar with the grains and textures of wood. That’s why it’s strange and surreal to see it curved, folded, bent, and manipulated in ways that it normally doesn’t move.

Digital artist Mike Campau brings these renders to life in beautiful detail, and explores how familiar materials can feel new and fascinating.

We see various shades and kinds of wood that are folded and arranged the way fabric might be.

The skilled designer has worked with a range of brands, and also offers us a unique take on something tactile.

See more of Campau’s work on his website and Instagram.

Images © Copyright Mike Campau. Used with artist’s permission.

It’s visually unnerving yet satisfying to see a familiar material manipulated in an unfamiliar way.

The digitally manipulated plywood sheets retain the texture and colors of wood that we all know.


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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

1 Comment

  1. Allison

    So it now real wood but digitalized to look ike wood?
    Either way it’s beautiful work.

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