After finishing ‘Imagination’ I felt self-challenged to attempt other interesting square forms by turning them on the lathe, a machine where it is natural to create round objects. In all, I designed ten or 12 such pieces, with varying degrees of success. This vessel was one of those that I was most pleased with; now I plan to create a series of vessels in this genre. Since it would be painted, I created this vessel using wood which I felt was rather bland; i.e., a piece of maple which had no spectacular graining. But since I believe that maple’s hardness makes it very desirable for turning, I was determined to uncover the beauty that I knew was inside this peace of wood. After turning the square bowl, a basket-weave texture was carved into its rim while the bowl section was left perfectly smooth. The piece was completed with satin-black finish. |
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Item #: 3VP0814
Title:’Reflection’
Materials: Maple
Size: Approx. 5 x 7-1/4”
Price: $125.00 |
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Harry Wicks---
• has had his work featured and his name included in the Directory of Craftspeople, published by Early American magazine.
• has been featured on Channel 12’s highly acclaimed series, Doug Geed’s “The East End”.
• his work has appeared on the cover of, the Wine Gazette, and on WLIW’s Art Show.
• a number of articles about Harry and his work have appeared in such publications as
Suffolk Times, L.I. Tradesman and Newsday.
• Harry offers a limited number of wood turning classes for both beginning and
intermediate woodturners. Contact information can be found elsewhere on this site.
OUR GALLERY….
Is open most weekends and can be visited by appointment or by chance. It is best to call first to ensure our being here; at that time we can also provide directions.
Testimonials:
"I told them how you taught me the basics of turning and of my admiration for you and your work..."
Tom S. Smithtown, NY
"Your art work is proudly on display in our home down here!!!"
William C.,Wilmington, No.Carolina
"I just wanted to tell you that you do very nice work. And congratulations on that "top 200" award."
Mike J.,EscondidoCA
Local Galleries where you can see my work
Blue Door Gallery, Main St., Riverhead, NY 631-745-6870
Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Rte. 48, North Road, Cutchogue, NY 631-734-5111
Gallery North, Old Country Road, Setauket, NY 631-751-2676
East End Arts Council, work displayed seasonally for such as the Holiday Market every December.
Non-Profit Organizations I have supported with contributed art
LI Art Museum
SAVES (animal rescue)
Eastern Long Island Hospital
Huntington Arts Council, Breast Cancer
Cystic Fibrosis |
