Over the beds in each guestroom is a wood knot by San Francisco-based artist Katie Gong. Her unique steam bending techniques allow her to challenge and develop classic woodworking practices. Katie’s designs are inspired by natural beauty and thoughtful design. Featured are two wood designs: The Knot (a nautical or ranch reference, both aspects of SLO’s landscape) and The Squiggle (referring to the silhouette of nearby mountains).
Katie Gong is a California-born sculptor best known for her woodwork. In this medium she creates works of art that are simultaneously playful and functional. Her steam-bending techniques are developed from traditional woodworking practices, honed from an early age in her father’s wood shop. Katie also works as an interior designer, installation artist, and maker, delving into a prodigious variety of mediums and materials. She excels in creating interesting designs that are inspired by natural beauty, thoughtful design, and clever solutions.
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