This box was originally conceived in about 1992 and at the time was unnamed. It is made in African Blackwood, with tagua nut ‘pearls’. The interior of the box has some smaller loose pearls, which seem to be waiting to be born. In order to do so, they have to pass up through the tube you see (one is on the way, as is evident from the bulge). It appears through the top and then is pushed out by the one following behind. You can see the older pearls in the tray at the base, with one waiting to fall from the top.
And yes, my imagination scares me sometimes! The box was finally given a name by the late Bruce leDain, a well known Montreal artist.
I am getting ready to go to St. Hyacinth, Quebec for a 1 day box making demo this weekend and was looking through older images of my boxes and thought I would share this one with you all.
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Wunderbar wie die holz maserung rausgeholt wurde.
Thank you for your comment, +Frank Zingsheim – I'm glad you like it.
One of my favourites.
You have a great imagination. The work is super and well named. Love the extra information behind the names you choose.
How did your fascination with boxes start? Your work is fascinating.
I agree with the previous comment, it is just fascinating and definitely born from artistic talent, and lots of it!
+Linda Jess thank you. I'm glad you like my stuff!
+Jennifer Perkins I'm not really sure. My main observation is that our lives are all about boxes, we live in them, we store all our belongings in them, we transport ourselves in them and we generally get put in one when it's all over 😆
+Joyce Fay thank you lots!
+Steven Kennard That is an excellent summation of life. LOL
Beautiful. So 1992 — how long have you been doing this work?
+Lynn David Newton
Thirty five years making boxes.
I started woodturning in the mid seventies. My first box was a gift for Ellie, she still has it. 😲
A beautifully done piece Steven.
+Barry Craven thank you very much.
Wonderful work, you inspire me. I'm a creative artist on the lathe myself. I don't currently have access to one, but eeing your work keeps me smiling 🙂
+Ajala Kings thank you, I'm so glad that I can put a smile on your face.
I hope you are able to continue with your turning very soon 😃
Cool
+Leonardo Hervacio Arenas thanks 😊
How interesting
Beautiful!! Can forward this email to my brother?
+Ray Bowns you can forward this to anyone you want. Many thanks for commenting😊
So good
Thank you +Aseel Ali