Sirofchuck Studios - Fine Woodworking that's "Naturally Inspired"

Paul Sirofchuck in his studio.

Working with wood, for me, is not an occupation but a way of life. As an architect, I have a passion for the exploration of design and construction, finding inspiration in the beauty of nature that surrounds my studio in the woods of Western Pennsylvania, where I have lived and worked for 20 years.  I continually experiment with organic shapes in a sculptural approach, often using figured slabs and burls as “jewels,” creating a setting for them, much as a jeweler does with a diamond or ruby. I allow the spirit of each piece of this living material to be recreated through my artistic vision. 

I select and work each piece of wood myself, starting with harvesting trees down to final sanding and hand-rubbed oil finish. My work reflects the elegant union of rawness and refinement, crafted using traditional joinery techniques including hand-cut dovetails, mortise and tenon and frame and panel construction. The uniqueness of each piece of wood is integral to my work. I strive not to obscure the essence of the material - the fact that it is wood - giving it and the patterns and quirks that define it, prominence in the design.

Professional Memberships:
Pittsburgh Craftsmen’s Guild, Juried Status
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Juried Status
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Juried Status
Registered Architect, State of Pennsylvania

Selected Awards/Exhibitions:
• Double Finalist, 2014 Niche Magazine's Fine Craft Competition, Philadelphia, PA
• First Place in Craft, “Art of the State 2013,” State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
• WInner, 2013 Niche Magazine's Fine Craft Competition, Philadelphia, PA
• 2012 Benchmark Award for Craft Excellence in Design, PA Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair, Lancaster 
• 2012 “Poplar Culture: The Celebration of a Tree,” invitational exhibit, Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli, PA
• Double Finalist, 2012 Niche Magazine's Fine Craft Competition, Philadelphia, PA
• Second Place, 18th Annual Thematic Woodworking Competition and Exhibition, 2011   Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli, PA
* First Place In Craft Award, “Art of the State 2011”, Harrisburg PA