FOUND FORAGED AND FALLEN

Emma Steger is a self-taught maker who emphasises sustainability, reusing and reforming wood, often gleaned from unexpected sources. Emma’s process begins with what she finds. ​​​

 

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​While Emma continues to enjoy the creative challenge of making for her 'Off My Tree' homewares range, she finds the expectation of each piece to serve a function can feel limiting given her resources.

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Her current work focuses on form rather than function, embracing the unpredictability of wood and celebrating imperfection and texture. She works in a free, unstructured way, experimenting with different finishes or leaving the wood in its raw, natural beauty.

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Emma works intuitively, letting her mood shape each piece. This approach has resulted in two unique collections: Loud Women and The Quiet Ones.

Each series draws inspiration from the female form and the natural world, creating sculptural pieces meant to be held, explored, and felt.

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​​Concerned about our impact on the environment, Emma is committed to leaving no trace. She works exclusively with reclaimed wood, each piece has a unique story and by adding no chemicals, plastics, or resin, she likes the idea of her pieces being eventually returned safely to nature.

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