All of these creations have a story. They either came about because of a set of requirements that couldn't be filled without special attention, or, as in the case of the "Significant Other Bench" featured in Departures magazine, because I often have the desire to build a piece that hasn't yet been seen. Some of these pieces have wide application, while others are very site specific and address a particular need. It is important to me to try to present a fresh take on these forms, and they are presented as original creations. If any of these pieces solves a need the viewer might have, or if a direction is established or a conversation begun, the photos have served their purpose. I'm happy to reproduce one of my designs, or a variation thereof, when asked, but I also enjoy exploring the new territory that goes with solving a special request.


I work in a wide variety of styles, from traditional motif pieces and architecturally inspired work, to free-flowing forms suggested by the material itself. My involvement with forest management and the actual harvesting and sawing of my materials has given me access to a truly great supply of woods unique to Hawaii. I could not ask for more inspiring surroundings in which to bring out these forms. I hope that you will be able to visit us here to see what I mean.

Designs and production rights remain the sole property of Tai Lake, his heirs and assigns. No person or company shall reproduce or cause to be reproduced copies or imitations of this work without express written permission and compensation. Concepts presented here are presented as original art forms and are protected by both copyright and trademark/trade dress conventions.