Artist Statement
My love of wood comes from 30 years as a cabinetmaker. During this time, my affection for all wood species and the character of their fascia or grain prompted me to collect a prodigious inventory of exotic and domestic wood veneers. This collection inspired a new love, a form of art, which I call wood veneer art. The patterns I find within the wood veneer grain drive all my art.
My art falls into two categories: Works in which the subject is discovered within the grain pattern of a piece of wood veneer, like daydreamers discovering an image in cloud formations. Oil pastels, ink, or dye might be used to enhance the focal object or image.
Works inspired by photographic or imaginary images. Carefully selected pieces (as few as possible) are used to represent the image. When appropriate, oil pastels, ink, or dye might also be used to enhance the image.
Each piece is matted and/or framed when appropriate, with complimentary woods to complete the final composition, a unique, exquisite piece of wall hung wood veneer art.
About the Artist
Apprentice to Robert G Huyler, 2 years. Self-employed cabinetmaker serving Manhattan and Northern New Jersey homeowners, 32 years. 6 of those years owner/operator Affiliated Craftsmen Corp, an Architectural Millwork firm serving Manhattan and Northern New Jersey Architects, Inlay Veneer artist 15 years.
