An old professor of mine once stated that art comes from the surplus of things. When we get a surplus of things, human nature craves to make other things. That's why I absolutely love Ikea hacks. Making a product of greater value within the constraints of another one is the essence of art - and that is what I aim to do here.

The Ikea hotpad insert that can be purchased here: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/heat-trivet-cork-87077700/