What is a hollow form? It is a form of wood sculpture, somewhat popular in woodturning. Think of a wood vessel or pot. They are made by turning a block of wood on a lathe, creating a form or shape and hollowing out the inside. Some are segmented, which are lots of blocks of wood glued together to make a …
Expanding the Artistic Viewpoint – Answering Questions of Why?
The artist statement – a short written statement that helps the artist express themselves and explain their interests and viewpoints (such as mine https://vanduynwoodwork.com/about/). My first experiences with the “statement” came more as a requirement for juried shows, galleries, and exhibit submissions. So from the beginning it was treated more as an attachment to a professional artists resume. I entered …
Ben Owen III – Collection of Spalted Pecan Hollow Forms
I was fortunate enough to run into Ben Owen III at the Winter Show (Greenhill, center for NC arts) this past December, both he and I were participating in that exhibit. Ben, very generously, offered me some of a pecan tree that he had on his property that was taken down some time ago. I believe that his grandfather was …