Artist Name: Stephen Gleasner Title: There You Are Details: circa 2010 - Plywood, 30" x 48" Why It's Notable: While most woodworkers try to hide the layers of plywood, Stephen Gleasner embraces them. He carves into the face of plywood to reveal patterns reminiscent of a topographic map, then applies dyes to the surface to enhance the … Continue reading Stephen Gleasner – There You Are
Sunday afternoon, I started a project with a board of butternut (I thought it was walnut at first). The idea was to let the wood dictate the end result. I documented the process of building and mounting wall brackets live on Twitter and what you see below are the updates from Day 2: Monday (you … Continue reading How to Listen to the Wood – Carving, Day 2
Sunday afternoon, I started a project with a board of butternut (I thought it was walnut at first). The idea was to let the wood dictate the end result. I documented the process of building and mounting wall brackets live on Twitter and what you see below are the updates from Sunday (the project wasn't … Continue reading How to Listen to the Wood – Carving, Day 1
Artist Name: Maskull Lasserre Title: Secret Carpentry Details: circa 2011 - 26" x 6" x 2" Why It's Notable: An axe, to most people, is an unremarkable object - just an axe. However, if you take any item and embellish it, it becomes more distinct and meaningful. This piece reminds me that anything has the potential to … Continue reading Secret Carpentry by Maskull Lasserre
Artist Name: Christy Oates Title: Crab Desk Details: circa 2009 - Plywood, maple veneer, steel hinges, acrylic paint, wood dyes Flat: 48"W x 35"H x 1-1/4"T Opened: 48"L x 14"W x 35"H (Desk) and 13"L x 13"W x 17-1/2"H (Stool) Why It's Notable: This piece merges wall art with furniture and takes collapsible furniture to … Continue reading Christy Oates – Crab Desk
Artist Name: Graft Lab Title: Phantom Details: 3.00m x 1.20m x 0.75m (approximately 9'-10-1/8" x 47-1/4" x 29.5") circa 2010. Made of "Carbon- or glass fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP/GFRP)" which is "no thicker than 5-6 mm". (Information provided by the stilwerk limited edition design gallery.) Why It's Notable: Impossible is simply a challenge for the … Continue reading Graft Lab – Phantom
The first post, Christmas Recap, Part I, covered the woodwork that was exchanged during our brief stay in Naramata. After spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in Naramata, we drove back to the Lower Mainland for another family Christmas Dinner at my aunt and uncle's house. We were tired when we got home so we went … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part II
Well, I must say that I had a great time over the past few days. I hope that you did too. On the morning of December 24, we travelled to Naramata, a 5.5 hour drive. There, we enjoyed a great dinner with my aunt, her family and company. We stayed up late to open gifts … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part I
