New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art

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This unique collection of artistic pieces has redefined the limits of shaped wood. Crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading artists, who share their motivations, thought processes and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. Each piece encourages crafters to find new ways of connecting with their own creative channels and makes this book an important document of the modern craft - sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library.

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Book Picks by the Editors New Masters of Woodturning A collection of groundbreaking work from 31 masters including noted Canadian turners Michael Hosaluk, Stephen Kennard and Marilyn Campbell . Discusses their signature styles and exciting new techniques . Gallery of 396 superb photos . 216 pages, 8 1.2" x 11" . ISBN: 1565233344 (softcover $20.76), 1565233751 (hardcover $48.48) www.FoxChapelPublishing.com 800-457-9112 Available from: www.Amazon.ca or order through your local bookseller
In 1985, Dale Nish published 'Master Woodturners' to celebrate the innovative leaders of the field. Authors Martin and Wallace have jumped ahead a generation to showcase new artists, new technologies and new works of art. From Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States, thirty-one wood artists show their finest efforts and talk freely about influences, design ideas, lifestyles and where they are headed in the future. Much of this new work is highly sculptural, but as Ron Layport puts it, "The turned form must be valid before I proceed with sculpting." In the Introduction, the authors say, "Much of the wood art in this book inverts the truism that turned work is round. The lathe is merely the beginning, with additional off-lathe processing to come." The technical challenge in producing these works is amazing. Several turners show a series of photos on how they work: hollowing on three axes using wedges and straps to mount an irregular burl, or steaming and bending turned work over a curved form.
The depth, texture, and sensuality of wood in the hands of artists transforms our static notions of wood in this book. As you would desire to hold, to stroke, to peer into and through each piece in this volume, you will also return many times to this book to discover new meanings for "resonance" and "movement." If this book was a food, it could be toasted artisan bread with ivy honey and melting butter.
This is an amazing collection that will inspire many a wood turner and is a "must have" for any woodworkers' library.
This just published book is a treasure that we believe you will want to own. The authors have selected 31 leading woodturning artists and bring you into their studios where they share techniques and the creative processes behind their deisgns. Artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. It is a large format book (8 1/2' x 11") with a wealth of stunning full color inmages.
(translation) In NMWT two people who are profoundly knowledgable about the field lead us on a journey.... It makes you want to turn: it creates the desire and mood to set free your own creativity without the need to look back at the limits of conventional turning. There are many technical books available about turning today, but just as important is a feeling for form, structure and color. For those with less English, we can thank the rich photos...... The people behind the work are also described and through glimpses into their workshops and methods we learn more .... The authors show us that turning today can be much more than the form of a spinning piece of wood .... For me, the portraits of these wood artists and the glimpses into their lives make this wonderful publication the most beautiful book on turning in recent years.
Himself a wood artist, Martin is also a curator and commentator on the art, while Wallace is a curator and writer with a broader portfolio of contemporary art in craft media. They profile 31 contemporary artists and their work from Europe, North America, Oceania, and South Africa. The color photographs are of the high technical and aesthetic quality appropriate for an art book. There is no index.
In this upcoming collection of furniture pieces that have redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading wood artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. Each featured piece encourages crafters to find new ways of connecting with their own creative channels and makes this book an important document of the modern craft. -Judson Randall of Oregon, professional editor of Wood Turning Center publications, with more than 40 years of newspaper experience. Book available at www.woodturningcenter.org/shop/ or call 215.923.8000.
New masters of woodturning; expanding the boundaries of wood art. Martin, Terry and Kevin Wallace. Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008 197 p. $29.95 TT201978-1-56523-334-8 Himself a wood artist, Martin is also a curator and commentator on the art, while Wallace is a curator and writer with a broader portfolio of contemporary art in craft media. They profile 31 contemporary artists and their work from Europe, North America, Oceania, and South Africa. The color photographs are of the high technical and aesthetic quality appropriate for an art book. There is no index. (Annotation 2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
New Masters of Woodturning is an awesome source of inspiration showing really great artwork around the world. Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace really have succeeded in selecting some masters of contemporary woodturning of this time. Excellent book which I think could be great for everyone interested in contemporary woodturning as well as artists in different mediums.
Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace tell the stories of 31 international artists in New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art (Fox Chapel Publishing, $29.95). Individual profiles explore the technical and creative aspects of the artists' mostly sculptural work, along with their experiences, styles and studio techniques. The introduction gives a historical overview of the wood turning movement, making it a must-have resource.
The woodturner Liam Flynn is the first of 31 artists from ten countries profiled in a new book on contemporary turned wood art. New Masters of Woodturning by Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace features artists who are pushing the boundaries and defining the evolution of woodturning from functionality to art. A brief historical background of each of the different artists provides an insight into their inspirations and philosophies, discusses where they were trained and who were their influences, describes where and how they work, and includes several gallery photographs of current and past works. New Masters of Woodturners introduces the reader to current trends and modern innovations as well as providing a historical perspective on the woodturning movement. The book has been the catalyst for a series of exhibitions featuring the artists in the book. The first is to be held in Minnesota in June 2008, with a further exhibition planned for Canberra, Australia, 2009, and an exhibition that will travel to Europe under development for 2009-2010.
This book showcases 31 different artists who redefined the limits of shaped wood. Each artist shares their personal motivations, thought processes and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Artists featured include Binh Pho, J. Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell. This beautiful book, written by Kevin Wallace, is sure to become a treasure in every woodturning library.
31 contemporary woodturning artists from around the globe are featured in New Masters of Woodturning. The book highlights their works and offers a look at some of their techniques. I think it is cool the way the book introduces the reader to the artists by showing some of them in their shops or homes and by learning about their inspirations, philosophies and approaches to woodturning and sculpture. The book provides a gallery of photographs showing really neat vessels, bowls, platters and more.

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Kevin Wallace is an independent curator who has worked with the Los Angeles Departments of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Craft & Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles. Terry Martin is a practicing wood artist and has written more than 200 articles for 12 journals in seven countries.