Master woodworker Warren Vienneau is strongly influenced by the natural form that he sees in the materials he uses. Blending smooth turned lines with the voids and natural edges characteristic of different burl woods is his trademark. To turn a hollow vessel, first the outside profile is shaped. Slowly the inside is removed through the small opening at the top, a delicate and time-consuming process, making each vessel one-of-a-kind. Vienneau states, ‘My focus as an artist is to create a finished piece which shows the work of my hand while preserving some of the natural beauty that was already there. The excitement of revealing colors, figure and form hidden beneath the rugged surfaces keeps my enthusiasm alive.’
“Hollow Vessel”, hand turned, buckeye burl and ebony. 16″L x 16″ x 10″h.
Pittsfield, MA 01201;Wood
