The Show Must Go On! is a box that was created for the American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium and for the Professional Outreach Program auction.
This box, titled “The Show Must Go On!” was made specially for an invitation I received to submit a piece for the American Association of Woodturner’s annual exhibition and Professional Outreach Program auction. The theme for this year’s auction is “Patterns” and so I decided to pursue a design that has been going around in my head for a few years. I have used the exterior of this box as a canvas for the creation of geometric shapes. Although the patterns seem to be static, they take on different forms depending on how the top of the box is placed on the bottom. The shape of the tray is also triangular when seen separately from the box, as it lies on its side, mimicking the triangles on the exterior as well as the small diamond shaped finial on the tray pull. The body of the piece is made in cherry wood, which I have textured and painted with gesso. The rings are in African blackwood and the interior is lined with polished cocobolo.
This box will be displayed along with all the other wonderful works at the AAW Gallery of Wood Art in St. Paul, Minnesota, from March 6-May 23 2016. There will be a simultaneous live and online auction which is scheduled for June 11th.
Beautiful!
Clever, that use of triangles in the lid and sides.
Thanks a lot, Bob. I’m glad you like it. I know you saw some of my experimental pieces when you were here.
Bravo Steven, NOW do you see what can be achieved when one pays attention (seriously, excellent Steve would that I could – Jim
Thank you Jim. 😀
I like it so much, very creative
Thanks a lot Dan!
Steven:
Really like your creation.
I’ve never been a creator.
I’m more a replicator.
Thanks for the AW show dates.
I have it in my notes to try and view if posted.
Side note: I admire Ellie’s writing
And try from memory to tell the Jersy cow story.
Thank you both for the pleasures I
Enjoy from reading your blog.
Ray
Thanks so much Ray. I’m glad you enjoy seeing my work. And thanks also for your comment about Ellie’s stories. There is another about Florette in the works (more to remember!) I know. As well as other stories of our time in France. The next story, though, is closer to home. I have read her your comment and she thanks you very much.
Such a beautiful piece. I know it will show well.
Thanks very much, Valerie. I hope so.
I think this is one of my favourite pieces so far.
Thanks Ellie.
Looking forward to see you demonstrate and teach on the West Coast this fall. Was signed up for your class a couple years ago – please don’t get sick this time. Love your designs, execution and finish!
Hi there Peter, I’m also looking forward to finally getting out to the West Coast, next year (May is what I have on my calendar!). I have no sickness planned for those dates. Many thanks for your appreciation.
Steven