Kevin Gref studio

Steam-Bent Hardwood

Handcrafted wooden forms exploring tension, balance, and light, created through meticulous steam-bending in Kevin Gref’s contemporary sculpture studio.

Studio

Kevin Gref shapes solid wood into fluid, sculptural lines using traditional steam-bending and contemporary design. Each piece is a dialogue between craftsmanship, material memory, and the architectural spaces these works quietly transform.

Meet Kevin
A dramatic, large-scale installation of multiple steam-bent wood sculptures suspended from a high ceiling in a minimalist atrium. Each sculpture is a looping, ribbon-like form in varying lengths of pale ash and dark walnut, hanging at different heights to create a floating constellation of curves. The floor is polished concrete, reflecting subtle, distorted silhouettes of the pieces. Broad skylights above bathe the space in cool, diffused daylight, accentuating the three-dimensionality of every arc. Captured in wide-angle photographic realism from a low vantage point, the composition leads the eye upward, conveying a sense of airy sophistication, quiet movement, and architectural integration.

Testimonials

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

The curves and shadows in Kevin’s work completely transformed our lobby, adding warmth and movement without overwhelming the minimalist architecture.

Dana Lee

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Seeing the steam-bent sculptures in person revealed delicate details and craftsmanship that photographs can’t capture; each angle offers a new, surprising composition.

Marco Ruiz

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Our clients constantly ask about Kevin’s wall pieces; they’ve become an instant conversation starter and a defining feature of our reception space.

Ellen Price

About

Sculpture for modern interiors

Discover limited-series steam-bent wood sculptures that bridge art, design, and craft, offering focal points for homes, galleries, and public spaces seeking quiet yet expressive presence.

Explore series
A meticulously lit detail shot focusing on the junction where two steam-bent wood elements intersect in a seamless, flowing joint. The woods are contrasting species—golden maple and deep walnut—fused so precisely that the transition appears effortless. The surface finish is silky matte, revealing fine grain texture and perfectly rounded edges. The background is a soft, out-of-focus gradient from warm grey to charcoal, created in a controlled studio. A narrow beam of side lighting grazes the surface, revealing micro-shadows along the grain and subtle specular highlights. Composed extremely close with a macro lens, the photograph feels abstract yet sophisticated, emphasizing precision, tactility, and contemporary elegance.

Upcoming exhibitions

October

Harbor Gallery

Seattle, Washington

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November

Atrium Museum

Chicago, Illinois

Join opening

December

Studio Annex

Portland, Oregon

Preview works

January

Canopy Arts

Toronto, Ontario

Gallery info

February

Riverside Center

Tinley Park, Illinois

Book visit

March

Northbank Hall

Hartford, Connecticut

Exhibit details

April

Union Foundry

Toronto, Canada

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May

Hershey Theater

Hershey, Pennsylvania

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June

Waterfront Loft

Bangor, Maine

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Visit us

Portland, Oregon studio

Hours

Tuesday–Saturday 11–6

Phone

+1-555-0134