Mike Just, furniture artisan

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Phone: (785) 658 3548 and/or
Rustic Furniture from the log - Glass Top Tables - Tree Table Sculpture P.O. Box 413, 2608 Ave. E, Wilson, Kansas, 67490, US
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"It's been a whirlwind of experiences", says Mike. "I have met a lot of very nice people from all over the world. Still in all, I think my single greatest pleasure is to discover and then, reailize these wonderfully entrancing and mezmurizing natural pieces. That ohhhhh ahhhhh moment when the final finish goes on.. is just a thrill that never goes away!

Before his latest 14 years in developing artful furnishings, Mike lived and worked 23 years in the bright, sun-scorched South West area of Kansas, near the Colorado border.

There, he developed his technical expertise in the natural science of drying organic materials. Grain (Corn and Milo). Mike completed several research projects on the subject of "natural air drying". During these years he developed techniques which he uses still, today. During that time, he presented his findings to the public in a series of seminars organized by Nebraska and Kansas State Universities. Mike's association with these universities in the 1970's would later be re-heated in the early 1990's to complete research targeted towards capturing and stabilizing these unique and beautiful woods as seen on this web site.

Additionally, Mike utilized his design vision and mechanical engineering skills to create numerous complex material handling systems for the grain Industry of central USA.

To date, his Tree Tables & mezmerizing natural furnishings have shipped to decorator's, achitects, and individuals across the U.S.A. and abroad. He has created works for Walt Disney concerns, collaborated on designs for retail spaces in Times Square, N.Y. , international collectors & movie stars. Mikes work sets in Europe, the Netherlands & within the palaces of King's.

ART CONCEPTS Mike utilizes a Free Forming art technique for creating his tangle designs. "The less man messes with it, the prettier it is. MY job is to remove myself from the work and let nature come thru. Allow nature to speak, on her own terms, in her many ways. It really is that SIMPLE." says Mike.

Mikes favorite quote is one from Albert Eienstein - "Keep it simple, but no more."

I strive to keep it simple, but no more." says Mike

Design HISTORY In addition to formal Structural and Systems design, Kansas State University; Mike has spent 34 years within the design discipline.

STATEMENT
"I work from visions inspired by the beauty and shape of nature. "When I am alone, among the trees, there is this, almost magical like, enchantment that surrounds me. It is there, I can see and touch the hand of God."

Currently In addition to continuing his free formed works for you, which Mike says he will never give up; he enjoys writing and is developing a technical manuel relating his discoveries into the seasoning process for what he terms "wild woods".

"I plan to continue working closely with decorator's and architects. In my spare time I enjoy serving as moderator on various design and wood tech. chat rooms and, I like relaxing with my family"