Lengths and breadths of Red Gum for a series: Elder. They will be vertical low-relief sculptures, or carvings. Low relief requires strong side light – and after years of reflection, I have ‘alighted’ on an idea that might solve the problem. Or not. We shall see….
Good to see a work in progress, evolving in such wonderful timbers – for us viewers the project is highly mysterious as your intentions are not visible, yet …
We love all these posts of your work, Chris, reminding us of the beauty of thoughtful workmanship. Honouring the journey as much as the outcome. Look forward to more news as it happens!
Thankyou David and Lindi. Nothing better than standing at the workbench, and letting my hands do the thinking and doing!
Yes – a journey, or voyage, or exploration…..
Your work is so Zen Chris–some wholeness comes through in the simplest things–no doubt what is inside must be seen everywhere..
Greetings Richard. Certainly I like to keep my work simple. Maybe the spirit of the ‘Uncarved Block’ persists…..
Beautiful timber.
Thanks Sally Ann. This red gum is like gold; I was fortunate to obtain some old planks well over 100 years old….
What a pity people burn this sort of timber in their potbelly stoves.