TAKING A BREAK

I will be off-line for a few weeks. Spending time with my family over the festive period.
I may even have time to do some wood work.

Merry Christmas and HNY to all

BEAUTIFUL OLD WOOD

Whilst looking for a potential christmas pressie for my daughter I came across this 19 Century French life-size articulated Fruit wood and brass Artist lay figure. So beautiful. The wood seems still to be alive.

For more information check out the website

http://www.onlinegalleries.com/antiques/d/french-life-size-articulated-fruit-wood-and-brass-artists-lay-figure/52006

PAPER CUT

I know that Peter Callesen is not really sculpting out of wood, but paper is made from wood. His work is amazing.

http://www.petercallesen.com/

CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI & ALBERTO GIACOMETTI

When Sam and I were in paris what seems like an enternity ago, we went to see Constantin Brancusi's exhibition at the Pompidou. He is a guy who knew how to sculpt in wood.

http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.centrepompidou.fr/education/ressources/ens-brancusi/ens-brancusi.htm&ei=1APvTPHzLYamcJnUjPoJ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CB8Q7gEwAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3DConstantin%2Bbrancusi%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bpompidou%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26prmd%3Do

Whilst we were there we also saw a Alberto Giacometti retrospective. Amazing to see so many peices in the one place. Whilst not as well known for his works in wood they are still wonderful.

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/explore/work.do?id=5158&action=3
http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=80928

TOTEM FOR BEN & SARAH

Ben and Sarah who live down in Kangaroo Valley commissioned me to do this totem. It looks really good on their mud brick walls.

WOMEN WHO WORK IN WOOD

Louise Nevelson

http://www.studio-international.co.uk/sculpture/nevelson.asp

www.tfaoi.com/cm/4cm/4cm725.jpg

and Rosalie Gascoigne

http://www.australianbiography.gov.au/subjects/gascoigne/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalie_Gascoigne

are two of my favourite artist that work in wood. Check them out.

TONY TWIGG

Tony Twigg is an artist who works with wood and I really like his sculptures and wall hangings. Check out his profile on the link below and his work

http://damienmintongallery.com.au/artists/tony-twigg