November 3 – 6, 2016
Orionid, a spoon of mine from 2014 (click here to view), appeared in a
special Collectors of Wood Art show at SOFA Chicago, November 3 – 6 at
the Navy Pier in Chicago. Purchases from that show will be handled by
sponsoring galleries. There is a catalog from this show.
Why Wood? Contemporary Practice in a Timeless Material
The practice of woodworking spans millennia of artistic endeavors and
parallels the trajectory of human achievement. Wood continues to provide
inspiration to emerging generations of makers across a spectrum of
creative practices. And yet, as concern for the sustainability and
conservation of our treasured natural resources intensifies, artists
continue to explore the properties of this rarefying substance. Through
contemporary works that push the boundaries of the material and mine its
properties for inspiration, we encounter the eternal qualities of wood
that perpetuate dialogues between makers and material.
Featuring a wide range of contemporary art and design by artists
currently working with wood, this special exhibit was conceived and will
be executed by Collectors of Wood Art, a non-profit organization
committed to the development and appreciation of studio wood art
(including turned objects, sculpture, and furniture) among collectors,
artists, educators, art critics, galleries, museums, and the general
public. CWA focuses on: helping people fully appreciate/participate in
the field; increasing awareness/acceptance of wood as a special medium
for artistic expression; supporting scholarship in the field; and
encouraging and recognizing creativity of artists using the medium.
For additional information:
http://www.sofaexpo.com/2016/special-exhibits
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