Born in Germany, Andreas Krätschmer studied cabinetmaking at l’École des Métiers du Meuble de Montréal . Before shifting to wood-turning as the center of his artistic practice, he created custom furniture and home accessories under his brand WOOD YOU CARE FOR. His pieces have been exhibited in design festivals, galleries and craft shows in Ontario and Quebec. For his work inspired by our impact on the environment, he has received grants from the Canada Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council. His installation Consumed won the DesignTO award for best window installation in 2022. He lives in Montreal, QC and his studio is in Picton, Prince Edward County, ON.