Cadence is a series of sculptures crafted by furniture designer and maker Hugh McCarthy consisting of irregularly shaped units made from oak, stacked on one another in a cohesive manner to form seven columns.

Each column incorporates familiar shapes and techniques typically found in McCarthy’s furniture designs, but in a different context. These individual shapes combine in vertical sequences to create a family of objects which are in dialogue with each other, as well as the surrounding space.

Distinguishing each sculpture are distinct curves, angles, voids, patterns, wood grain and the moments where components connect. The stacked and repetitive format created an opportunity for McCarthy to explore tensions and harmonies that occur between individual units within a singular entity.

Cadence will be presented at M Contemporary Gallery in Sydney.