My struggles and triumphs with mental illness have left an impression. You can see it in the vines which twist and rise and in the rivers running past convoluted banks. But, lines and shapes rise and contours are soft and gentle and there is movement, always movement.
My work includes techniques I developed in 1996. Curved joinery involves solid wood joined along curves and solid wood strips set into curved cuts. (Note: this is not marquetry, inarsia or inlay.) I create designs using series of pegs which I make from reclaimed wood. With the glue-up complete, I carve the surface to create contours and textures. The sum of these techniques provides an experience which is different than you might imagine from a wall hanging.
My work includes techniques I developed in 1996. Curved joinery involves solid wood joined along curves and solid wood strips set into curved cuts. (Note: this is not marquetry, inarsia or inlay.) I create designs using series of pegs which I make from reclaimed wood. With the glue-up complete, I carve the surface to create contours and textures. The sum of these techniques provides an experience which is different than you might imagine from a wall hanging.
Imagine seeing one of my wall hangings from across a room. The lines and shapes lead your eye around the “canvass” and colors add to the drama of the composition.
Now, imagine walking toward the panel. As you approach, shadows appear in contours and textures creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character. You walk closer and see the grain of the wood - a natural design within my design. You see more shadows created by the subtle textures in the wood like ripples on a lake. And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows. At night, when house lights come on, you see an entirely new effect: horizontal shadows. These changing shadows are a dance which takes place in my art..
And you go closer, right up to the piece and feel you must touch it to feel the flowing textures of the surface. You won't hurt the finish because, like fine furniture, it is finished with modified tung oil and can be touched and be cleaned, like a piece of fine furniture, with furniture polish.
Now, imagine walking toward the panel. As you approach, shadows appear in contours and textures creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character. You walk closer and see the grain of the wood - a natural design within my design. You see more shadows created by the subtle textures in the wood like ripples on a lake. And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows. At night, when house lights come on, you see an entirely new effect: horizontal shadows. These changing shadows are a dance which takes place in my art..
And you go closer, right up to the piece and feel you must touch it to feel the flowing textures of the surface. You won't hurt the finish because, like fine furniture, it is finished with modified tung oil and can be touched and be cleaned, like a piece of fine furniture, with furniture polish.
My art has three elements:
image - lines, shapes and colors;
texture - surfaces carved and finished which can be touched to feel the contours;
shadow - light running over the textures creating a dramatic effect which varies from day to night lighting conditions.
In order to experience the textures and shadows, my work should be seen in person. Contact me to set up a private showing (times are limited) or come to one of my shows.
Notes about my work:.
- All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used.
- I sand the surface to 220 grit and finish the piece with modified tung oil. This is the same treatment given to furniture.
- The end grain is further sealed with clear satin water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes.
- Cleaning the piece is simple: use a wax free furniture polish.
- Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to any art piece of the same size.
image - lines, shapes and colors;
texture - surfaces carved and finished which can be touched to feel the contours;
shadow - light running over the textures creating a dramatic effect which varies from day to night lighting conditions.
In order to experience the textures and shadows, my work should be seen in person. Contact me to set up a private showing (times are limited) or come to one of my shows.
Notes about my work:.
- All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used.
- I sand the surface to 220 grit and finish the piece with modified tung oil. This is the same treatment given to furniture.
- The end grain is further sealed with clear satin water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes.
- Cleaning the piece is simple: use a wax free furniture polish.
- Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to any art piece of the same size.
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Upcoming events - 2014
March 21 - 23 4th Ave Spring Art Fair Tucson AZ March 28 - 30 Tempe Festival of the Arts -Tempe, AZ April 11 -13 American Craft Council Show - St. Paul, May 23 - 25 Downtown Dever Art Fair 4th Ave Spring Art June 6 -8 Edina Art Fair - Edina, MN July 25 - 27 Bellevue Art Museum Art Fair - Bellevue, WA |
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Dear Marc,
The piece above my fireplace looks wonderful in my home. I love your work and am delighted to have the joy of seeing it daily both at home and at work.. Regards, Diana Robertson |
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Our living room has a wall that can be seen from both our entryway and family room. We were interested in having more than just a painting in that spot. The latest piece we got from you adds character and interest to the room that didn’t exist before. Because of the textures and colors you included, there are different aspects of the wall hanging that are prominent at various times, depending on the changing lighting conditions during the day. We are delighted to have it as our latest piece in our collection of your work.
Dan and Sheila Ward |
