Untitled but referred to as Copley House Door (and Red the cat)

This stunning pocket door by Jack Mauch can be found at Copley House, Penland’s director’s residence. Installed over the summer, the 5-inch thick pocket door is both a showcase and a test case for the 3D veneering technique that Jack has been honing for years. Jack said this about his process:

This is the first time I put my 3D veneering technique to the test on a major piece which pushed the limits of the process. Like much of my recent work, making this door involved heavy use of CAD and digital manufacturing. I continue to have my imagination sparked by the power and possibilities of digital tools, while finding the actual processes tiresome and antithetical to the sensual thrill of craft. All this is to say, I am proud of this piece and it challenged me in many ways

Penland is proud to have commissioned this work and grateful to Jack for pouring his time, creativity, and problem-solving skills into creating something so beautiful. Discover more of Jack’s work HERE.