11/04/2026
When I was first approached for this commissioned gift, I didn’t even know what challenge coins were…and if I’m honest, I wasn’t sure I was the right person for it.
I had been on a bit of a roll with revival projects, and somehow, in the middle of that momentum, doubt crept in.
But the moment I started cutting and sanding the wood, something shifted. As the piece began to take form, it reminded me how much I genuinely enjoy working with vaivai… and how long it had been since I last did — probably since my exhibition last year.
There’s something about returning to a process that feels familiar, grounding, and quietly exciting all at once..
Grateful for a client who trusted me fully and gave me the freedom to just create.
And to whoever recommended me… thank you 🤍