Sculpture

Sculpture has a higher perceived value than more practical things but allows you to express things that some folks might miss. For instance a crafted wood object may fail to convey the craftsman's relationship with wood. Though it might be there, it might be missed or misunderstood, as wood is seldom regarded with the reverence it deserves.

This piece of simply done "sculpture" may not be valued by some. There is the speed at which it's done, but the message is simple and easy to understand. We fail to value all the wonderful things wood does for us, and we fail to protect the forests from which it comes. It's twisted, it is torn.

I took a piece of ash, too wide to pass through the planer and used the bandsaw to cut it into two narrower parts before planing.

I then used the compound miter saw to trim the ends, allowing them to rest stably on a base. After a base is made, I will use a rotary chisel to texture the inside edges and ends. An oil finish will bring the wood to life.

My thanks to arborist Larry Lowman for the wood. The cherry base was added. A friend asked me what I would do today. It brought me joy to have done this. Follow your own bliss.

Make, fix and create...