MAST Art Show at the Summit Centre

Brian Markham-Woodturner

Brian is pleased to have his work displayed in the MAST Art Show at the Summit Centre in Huntsville.  The most recent work of the twenty-four artists of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour will be on exhibit until August 13, 2013.

Bigleaf Maple Burl Platter

Brian's Bigleaf Maple Burl platter is a piece of art which can be used to display and serve food.  The polished finish reveals the extraordinary markings, rich variations in colour and the natural raw edge.

 

Summit Centre Exhibit: Big Leaf Maple Burl Platter

Brian has many sources of burls.  Neighbours, friends and loggers call Brian when they find a burl on their property or in the forest.  Some people commission Brian to turn their burl so that a dead tree which is lost becomes a permanent piece of art in their home or a bowl for their kitchen. 

Other burls are purchased by Brian, especially more exotic or rare burls which are found in other parts of Canada or the world.  This big leaf maple burl platter was made from a western-Canadian burl that Brian purchased from his wood supplier.  The burl was extremely large so it was cut into slabs.  Brian has made a number of platters and a table from this burl, each with their own distinctive profile and rough edge.

Big Leaf Maple Burl Platter

For more information about the Artists of the Limberlost Exhibit at the Huntsville Summit Centre until April 15:

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?