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MEET THIRTY-ONE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF A CLASSIC CRAFT.They are from different parts of the world but share a common passion: turning wood into sculptural forms of self-expression. You'll see each artist at work--in their studios, homes, and at the lathe--and discover why their stunning work is considered to be preeminent in the respective fields of woodtruning and modern art. A gallery of beautiful photographs is included. New Masters of Woodturning looks beyond the surface of the wood and into the vision and mind of the artist, providing insights that offer a captivating and important perspective of turn-of-the-century art and craft.
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| Pages | 216 |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | 2008-06-01 |
| Series | |
| Size | 8.5" x 11.0" x 0.459" |
| Author | Kevin Wallace | Terry Martin |
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Reviews
"New Masters of Woodturning
(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.
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.
About the Authors: Terry Martin is a wood artist, curator and commentator on wood art. During the last 20 years, he has taken part in 80 exhibitions in seven countries and his work is part of many large private and public collections devoted to wood art. Martin is the author of Wood Dreaming, published in 1995, the only book ever produced on Australian woodturning. From 1999 to 2006, Martin was editor
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)
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NEW MASTERS OF WOODTURNING
Expanding the Boundaries of Woodturning
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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 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
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
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.
New masters of woodturning; expanding the boundaries of wood art.
Martin, Terry and Kevin Wallace.
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008 197 p. $29.95 TT201978
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
