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[mark sanger]

Hi all

I have not posted much lately due to work, but also mainly as I have been doing a lot of behind the scenes research etc etc and trying to expand my work.

This is the first in a series of ideas I have based on the bowl form. I have several other ideas/series that I am developing and will post when I get around to finishing them.

150mm square x 50mm high.

Made of an ebonised wood base, pierced lime bowl to which I have applied silver leaf. The addition of the red glass ball is a continuation of my pure thought series based on my ideas of Zen, the reference for this piece comes from an interest contemporary jewellery and silver wear.

All three parts are separate ( no glue or metal screws) and the glass ball sits in a small concave recess with all three pieces balancing the other out as there is no base to the piece.


Take care

 

[Elaine]

hi mark,
That piece is stunning, I have just bought my first proper lathe from George Fowraker down in Somerset and he mentioned your name, his work inspired me. One day I will give myself the gift of coming to one of your workshops.
Again, bravo. =D>
Regards
Elaine

 

[mark sanger]

hi mark,
That piece is stunning, I have just bought my first proper lathe from George Fowraker down in Somerset and he mentioned your name, his work inspired me. One day I will give myself the gift of coming to one of your workshops.
Again, bravo. =D>
Regards
Elaine

Thank you very much for your kind comments.

Yes George is a good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy the the lathe.

Thank you again for your comments and I hope to see you one day.

 

[mikec]

Wow Mark that is mind blowing. I'm not sure if it is an optical effect but is the red ball sitting offset in the bowl.
I'm waiting with anticipation to see where this is taking you.

Hope to see you on Friday at Yandles.

Will you have any of this latest work on display?

Regards,

Mike C

 

[mark sanger]

Wow Mark that is mind blowing. I'm not sure if it is an optical effect but is the red ball sitting offset in the bowl.
I'm waiting with anticipation to see where this is taking you.

Hope to see you on Friday at Yandles.

Will you have any of this latest work on display?

Regards,

Mike C

Hi Mike

Thank you very much for your comments. I am pleased with the overall effect, although I found the silver leafing a difficult task so may change my ideas about this application/methods of achieving the effect.

This is the first piece and as such is the test run for various techniques that are very new to me, but I may bring this one along. I will have a few new bits (I hope if I can get them finished)

See you Friday. Thanks again

 

[mark sanger]

oops sorry to answer your question. Yes the ball is offset. I will post another pic.

 

[gasmansteve]

Very nice Mark and very different from `normal` turning whatever that is nowadays :lol:.
Steve

 

[laird]

Absolutely stunning. You are using wood turning techniques as a basis for an expanding art form.

 

[CHJ]

Square in concept, nothing square about the execution, stunning result. Minimal turning content, albiet needing fine production control in iteself but a great piece that would not exist wihout that input.

 

[Bodrighy]

Although this is very different to your other works I can see your touch in it. Your eastern addiction shines through. Beautiful work and as always, needs to be handled I suspect to fully appreciate.

perte

 

[CHJ]

perte

Is that a "Chirpy" or a "Cheeky" Pete. :lol:

 

[Bodrighy]

perte

Is that a "Chirpy" or a "Cheeky" Pete. :lol:

It's a 'Oh dear my finger slipped...again Pete

Pete

 

[mark sanger]

Hi all

Thank you very much for your comments.

Pete

I may take this piece to Yandles, However none of my work will be available to touch as they will be in glass cabinets.

I have had a few pieces damaged at demo's lately by people dropping them and breaking finials etc. So due to the amount of people at the show I will be locking them away.

Thank you all again for your comments. Very much appreciated.

 

[loz]

Sorry - but - I like the idea - but not the piece - which i think its the first you have done i haven't swooned at !

But hope you don't mind me saying it seems a little chunky in the dimensions of the pierced bowl, and the edge thickness does not appear ( from the photo ) to be consistent.

( im actually chuckling at noob me typing this....)

I think i have just been spoilt by Richard Kennedy's postings on WOW and GMC of his pierced forms.

Regards

Laurence

 

[mark sanger]

Sorry - but - I like the idea - but not the piece - which i think its the first you have done i haven't swooned at !

But hope you don't mind me saying it seems a little chunky in the dimensions of the pierced bowl, and the edge thickness does not appear ( from the photo ) to be consistent.

( im actually chuckling at noob me typing this....)

I think i have just been spoilt by Richard Kennedy's postings on WOW and GMC of his pierced forms.

Regards

Laurence

Hi Lawrence

No I do not mind at all if you do not like it.

This was the first of the series and as such was an experiment of many things from thoughts, techniques etc.

Your right the thickness in the wall is not consistent.

Does this matter ? or are you thinking this is the norm as everyone else does it so that it is set in stone as how it must be done. I didn't pay too much attention to the wall thickness as the bowl was just a platform for me to try out my ideas.

The piercing is not done to show my piercing skills. I could have done the same using my scroll saw, but it would have taken more time. I am not into piercing per-say and only look at an idea and think. How can I do this and what tools do I need.

It was the best tool for me to achieve the result I wanted and I was not trying to move into the piercing world as you say Richard is a master at it and I enjoy looking at his work far more than I do trying to do piercing myself.

What I was achieving was to step away from my comfort zone and experiment with contemporary design, material, mixed media, as a way of expressing a thought process.

No it is not the best piece technically at all. But at times there is far more to a work than just the making of a piece or the veneered surface that we see on the outside. The refinement can come later once I have explored the new ideas.

I too am learning everyday and it is hard to go off on an art based path , as it is difficult when making something not to be concerned with what people will think, which in turn may or may not change the way a piece is made.

It is like Marmite I think as some people love it some not.

I am more than happy for constructive negative comments.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

 

[Bodrighy]

As you are a follower of Japanese art I am sure you are aware that perfection is something that is frowned on as it denotes lack of human touch. I believe it was Giotto who is accredited with being the only artist to draw a perfect circle? For me, the 'imperfections' of this piece are what gives it it's life and if you were to make it perfect it would look as though it had been stamped out by machine. Keep on the way you are going as your work is becoming more and more distinctive. I only wish that I could find my own niche and fulfill it as well as you

pete

 

[loz]

Thanks Mark for explaining your reasoning and a little insight to they way you work,


I'm not very artistic, and I guess often i look at pieces less as what they are, what they mean, and why they were made,

I guess the technique / mechanics of how something was created, rather than why it was created are filling that void.

Regards

Laurence

 

[cambournepete]

I'm really looking forward to seeing your work on Friday.
The idea is clever and rather unusual and not something I'd have even thought of making, even if I had the skill.
This piece doesn't do anything for me in pictures, but in real life my reaction might be totally different.
Again - I like to see some wood...

 

[Paul.J]

Looks to be a good start onto a new path Mark,and will also look forward to seeing it in the flesh/wood/whatever :? :lol:
What lathe will you be using at the show :?:

 

[big soft moose]

its certainly different and very well executed , tho not really to my taste - i dont like the silver leaf as to my mind if the wood isnt shown one might as well work in plastic or metal