For these of you interested by an axe and/or a pair exhibitions of wooden artwork in Philly, learn on.
First, a number of months in the past, Robin Wooden despatched an axe to me to check out and supply him with some suggestions. I’ve recognized Robin and his daughter, JoJo, now for a number of years. They’re associates of mine and I love them as craftspersons and individuals. This new axe of theirs, the Wooden Instruments Sheffield Axe, is solid within the historic metal metropolis of Sheffield, England. It’s the one I’m utilizing within the photograph above. You’ll be able to learn extra about it right here.
Robin didn’t ask or count on me to put up any evaluate or advice, however I recorded my observations in my pocket book so I’ll share these pages under. Beats typing at a pc.
Two Mark Sfirri Exhibitions:
Final yr I had some work included in an exhibition curated by Mark Sfirri, a highly-skilled and imaginative wooden turner and carver, recognized particularly for his multi-axis turning strategies. Mark has been making stunning issues from wooden for over 50 years and he has two solo exhibitions arising. One really opened final evening and the opposite opens December 14. If you can also make it in particular person, there will likely be quite a bit to be impressed by and to be taught from. Listed below are some hyperlinks:
La Famiglia exhibition, Museum for Artwork in Wooden, Philadelphia, PA. (Should you can’t make it in particular person, right here’s a hyperlink to a broadcast about it.)
The Flower Present exhibition. The James A. Michener Artwork Museum. Doylestown, PA.
