The online bidding has begun for the auction of pieces to benefit the Professional Outreach Program of the American Association of Woodturners. I am proud to have a piece in it and it can be seen here along with all the other wonderful pieces of turned art,(full auction here: http://www.auction2016.woodturner.org/Contemporary-Wood-Art-Auctions-2016_as42602 )
“The Show Must Go On by Steven Kennard
Steven Kennard Canning, Nova Scotia The Show Must Go On Cherry, cocobolo, African blackwood, gesso, acrylic lacquer Turned textured, burned and painted box with tray 4.5″ x 3″ Artist’s Note “Initially inspired by the checkered floors found in historic French buildings, I have used the exterior of this box as a canvas for the creation of geometric patterns. Although the patterns seem to be static, they take on different forms depending on how the …”
Nice as always. This one has a particularly African look to it. At least that's what I see. Don't know if that's intentional.
I can see that, +Lynn David Newton – though I don't think it was intentional. I see a pattern on a drum, as well as a big top feel or carousel. It's a lovely box. I hope it gets a good price!
+Lynn David Newton not intentionally African looking Lynn.
Glad you like it!
I see more of a connection to a drum in it. especially the type of drum used in marching bands. Flawless art/craft! Wonderful.
+Wolfgang Schulze-Zachau thanks very much!
I think there is a drum connection too.