" The Four Guardians "

[Mark J]

Here is my latest piece.  I've made several "sculptural" bowls in the past, but this is a true sculpture.  

This was my submission to the American Association of Woodturners POP  exhibition and auction.  The theme for this year's POP is "holding space".  Alas, my piece was not selected by the jury for inclusion in the exhibition/auction . 

Each submission needs an artist's statement tieing the work to the show's theme.  Here is mine:

In ray streaked light of early morn,
The new one, the little one is born.
The Guardians gather, holding space.
Hands encircle the protected place.
Securely in a haven found.
Assured by a promise sound.

It's walnut and about 6x6x6.

[Chet]

I don't care what the jury decided, I think it is cool.

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

@Mark J that's a truly beautiful piece!! 

[Coop]

That is so cool! I just can’t imagine making something like this! 

[wtnhighlander]

Well made, aptly named, and a cool poem to boot! How that missed the pick is beyond me.

[Von]

Very cool! Echoing others, my mind boggles trying to figure out how you made it. Is it a lot of freehand carving? On a lathe? Or...?

[Mark J]

@Von It's mostly lathe work.  After the basic shape was achieved the four sides were cut back.  I used a band saw to remove the bulk, then worked to the line with a Dremel and a little sanding drum.

[gee-dub]

Awesome stuff, Mark.

[Immortan D]

Just amazing!

[pkinneb]

Beautiful piece Mark!!