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"UNTITLED"
A
Pink Ivory form with an ebony base and top, this piece has a slight
Chinese influence, the top has pierced open weave effect. It has a 4
start twisted finial with a small integral finial. Finished May
2001. Size: 13" high by 7 1/2" wide.
"ARTIST'S STATEMENT"
I love wood
and I am always on the look out for the unusual piece exotic or home
grown, the hunt is part of the fun. I examine each piece very
carefully before using it. Identifying or bringing out hidden
features that will enhance the final piece is a joy. Destroying a
hidden feature during preparation or turning can be disappointing
and unforgivable.
"WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF TURNERS"
Stuart is on the register of the Worshipful Company of Turners in
London.
"UNTITLED"
This
18" sycamore globe has a top and base made from elm burr, and a
three legged stand and finial both made from holly.
"PUBLICATIONS"
Stuart is also constantly looking for very plain, freshly cut wet
wood that has no features or blemishes whatsoever. This type of
material is very predictable and allows him to produce flawless and
stable lightweight turnings.
He likes simple, flowing, artistic shapes, in spite of this he also
enjoys the extra challenge of constructing works from several
turnings. Retaining flow and design with constructed work is more
technically challenging. This gives his work more versatility and he
himself a much wider licence to explore new ideas and techniques.
Stuart's wife Linda is his strongest critic, her feelings as well as
his own to a particular piece is normally a good barometer as to how
it will be received by others. |
