I have always been captivated by the spiritual beauty
inherent in
wood. I am especially drawn to the process
of creating art on the lathe,
although I also enjoy other
forms of working with wood. From the initial
experience
of turning my first piece over 20 years ago, I was hooked.
My
goal is to produce art in simple, classic shapes whether
it be
polychromatic segmented or pieces pierced with intricate patterns. They
are a synthesis of pottery and glass,using the simple, classic shapes
of Oriental, European and
Native American forms. My intent is that these
simple,
classic shapes will spark your imagination and draw
you to the
timeless and endearing, beauty that is wood.
My work consists of many
different forms of turning. To grow
as an artist I feel it is important
to constantly explore and experiment with different styles and
techniques of turning.
Allen Quandee