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Although Ray Mullineaux calls himself a "cabinetmaker" that does not fully describe the beauty and range of his creations made of wood.  Ray studied woodworking under Ian Kirby.  He now builds custom furniture and cabinetry in his own studio in North Bennington, Vermont. His custom work can be found in homes throughout the area.

Ray practices an aesthetic that balances the organic against the industrial preference for the straight and prefers color and texture contrast. These interests vie with a commitment to the functional. His work has a distinctively contemplative nature because it often results from extensive reflection on the work as it progresses.

"The dance of the breeze on the pond beneath my window asks me how to put that spirit into a wood surface. Knowledge of the techniques of the craft poses the question of how to respond to that knowledge in a fresh way: the craftsman finding the spirit of the dance in the materials and techniques of the craft. "

Contact Ray
by phone: 802.442.0196
by email: mullino@sover.net