Artist Name: MTH Woodworks Title: Bloom Side Table Details: 28"L x 16"W x 19"H - cedar, resin Why It's Notable: The organic shape and natural colours of the natural base sharply contrast the stark-white, rectangular tabletop. The stump, in penetrating the pristine top, is saying that it will not go unnoticed. Also, they're a Vancouver … Continue reading MTH Woodworks – Bloom Side Table
Artist Name: Rota-Lab and Arte Stenico Title: Carmela Details: circa 2011 - Wrought iron, wood, glass Why It's Notable: I think this table represents a terrific blend of the three mediums most often used in furniture (metal, wood and glass) - neither one is dominant over the others. Each material excels at what it is asked to do. … Continue reading Rota Lab & Arte Stenico – Carmela
Recently I picked up a few books that are sure to be inspiring. 500 Cabinets is the latest woodworking-related publication in Lark Books' 500 series. Previous books include: 500 Chairs, 500 Tables, 500 Wood Bowls, and 400 Wood Boxes. This book is not as inspiring as the others, but I'm not surprised. Although there is … Continue reading Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
September 15, an exciting new exhibit at the Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine. "Regeneration: Woodworkers Under 30" features works from 22 of the best young woodworkers. Although my Table With A Twist was not selected, I have to admit that the judges did do a very good job. Every piece in the exhibition is outstanding in design, … Continue reading Regeneration: Woodworkers Under 30 at the Messler Gallery
Artist Name: Wendell Castle Title: Ghost Clock Details: circa 1985 - 86-1/4" x 24-1/2" - 15" - Honduras mahogany Why It's Notable: It's made of wood. All of it - yes, even the "sheet" and "cord" around it. Careful carving shaped the sheet, repeated bleachings removed the colour and raised the grain to give the … Continue reading Wendell Castle – Ghost Clock
Artist Name: Vivian Beer Title: Filled with Birds and Beasts Details: circa 2004 - 92"L x 54"W x 36"H - steel and automotive paint Why It's Notable: The curves of this chair are so smooth and elegant. It looks so fluid and is full of movement. Also, this piece redefines what a chair can be. … Continue reading Vivian Beer – Filled with Birds and Beasts
I am creating another new category for my posts and there will also be a page for these Notable Inspirations. When I come across a design that makes me stop and stare in awe or challenges conventions, I take note. With each piece, I will include one or more picture, the maker's name, title of … Continue reading New Category: Notable Inspirations
Deciding what to get someone is the hard part; wrapping them up is usually easy... unless you're trying to disguise a hockey stick. But don't overlook the creative opportunities available to you in the wrapping process. I've done some pretty crazy wrapping jobs in the past - some just awesome, others tacky but definitely fun. … Continue reading A Unique Way to Wrap Presents
