Origins

Origins is an artistic studio based in Vancouver BC, led by Deagan McDonald.

Deagan holds a Masters of Architecture from the John H. Daniels Faculty at the University of Toronto, and has worked in the field for the offices of KPMB (Toronto), Kengo Kuma & Associates (Tokyo), and Michael Green Architects (Vancouver).

The studios primary medium is solid wood, with growing branches of exploration into other mediums. The work explores the tactility of surface, and ultimately the manipulation of light and shadow. The work resonates a strong sense of place within the Pacific Northwest, often referencing the landscape and atmospheric resonance of the region. 

The work blurs boundaries - it is intrinsically minimalistic in spirit while delivering maximal impact. The pieces sit quietly, softly, and grounded yet command attention. 

Every piece in the collection is designed  to align the potential of the digital with the skill and the intuition of the hand, uniting playfulness in form with precision in execution. Origins embraces the juxtaposition between the precision of technological craft  and the uncertainties of the organic.