Artist Statement
Using salvaged local hardwoods, my work is about highlighting wood’s natural beauty through functional and multifaceted designs. Inspired by the simple forms and captivating textures and colours of Japanese woodworking, my focus is to make each piece both mesmerising to look at and delightful to handle. Every turn brings out the unique character of the wood, making my work a joy to create and share.
Biography
Despite coming from a family of medical practitioners and business owners, I’ve always had an artistic bent. Because I’ve loved to make things and work with my hands from a young age, I resolved quite early in life to make a career for myself in the creative sector. Over the years, I’ve worked in various fields and mediums—such as music, hairdressing and food—but none ever fit quite right. It wasn’t until I encountered woodturning that I felt I finally found the medium through which I could truly express myself.
There is an indescribable peace that comes with woodturning. As the wood spins and shavings fly, a woodturner takes something grown over years and years and shapes it into something new so that it might have a second life. Whether it’s a salad bowl or a small worry stone, I fondly remember each piece and the tree it came from. When I’m in my workshop, the rest of the world falls away and all that’s left is myself and the piece engaged in a silent conversation, trying to reconcile my intentions with what the wood wants to be. I make each piece with the desire to share this calm, comforting feeling with everyone who sees and handles them.
Website: oakidokiwoodworks.com
Instagram: @oakidokiwoodworks
Artwork Sales
Artwork cannot be reserved; sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sales are open in-person and by phone during operating hours. Sales end at 9:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
How to Purchase by Phone
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- Make note of the artist name, artwork number, title and sale price.
- Call our Registration Desk at 604-664-1636 ext. 0 to complete your purchase. Please have your credit card ready.
- A copy of your receipt will be emailed to you. Please bring it with you to pick up your artwork. Sold artwork can be picked up during operating hours until 9:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
