The Body: Art or Function?

This series of wood gloves is an exploration of the question.

Glove 1: 1/8 inch thick Birch, yarn

Glove 2: 1/4 inch thick Birch, 1/32inch holes drilled on both sides, elastic string

Glove 3: 1/8 inch Baltic Birch, 1/8 inch center holes, embroidery thread

Glove 4: 1/4 inch Birch, 3/32 inch holes on sides and through top, embroidery thread, stained and varnished

Glove 5: 1/32 inch Maple, 1/32 inch holes in corners, embroidery thread