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.

 

It's Almost Spring in Muskoka

It has been a very long winter in Muskoka and spring is just around the corner.  Brian and I enjoy winter on Rebecca with the cold, crisp and sunny weather.  We make the most of the season as we love curling, ice fishing and cross country skiing, but in April, we want the ice and snow to be gone.

We cheated this year by spending part of the winter in Key West where Brian was able to ride his bike daily and put 2000 kilometres on the bike.  But now, Brian is back in the workshop and turning burls on the lathe.

Brian is currently getting ready for the summer studio tours but he has work on display at the Summit Centre in Huntsville in an exhibit of the Artists of the Limberlost and their guest artists.



Two Raw-Edge Maple Burl bowls

For more information about the work of the Artists of the Limberlost, go to:

www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca

 

 



Huntsville Art Society Exhibition

 

The Huntsville Art Society is showcasing the work of their artists at an exciting Member's Exhibition at the Canada Summit Centre from October 17, 2012 to January 14, 2013.  This collection of art demonstrates the talent of the diverse and dynamic group of Huntsville artists and highlights a variety of artwork in painting, glass, textile, pottery, and wood.

Bigleaf Maple Burl Bowl

Brian is proud to be included in this juried event with his submission of a bigleaf maple burl bowl. Bigleaf maple is found on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia and is prized for its detailed figuring and bark inclusions.  This unique bowl has a natural live bark edge and a lustrous food-safe finish.  For more information about the exhibit, go to

www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca

MAST Exhibit Opening Reception

You are invited to the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour opening reception at the Summit Centre on Friday, April 27, 5:00 to 6:30.  The artists will be present with a display of their most recent work.  The show runs until July 16 in the building's main entrance and in the artium overlooking the foyer. 

This exhibit is a preview of the art you can see during the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour this fall on September 22, 23 and 29, 30 from 10 am to 6 pm.

www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com

Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour Exhibit at the Summit Centre

Today was set-up day for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour exhibit at the Summit Centre in Huntsville.  It was exciting to see the show come together as the different art forms were hung on the walls and in the display cases.

Here is Brian's walnut burl bowl with Susan Higgin's fused glass, Eric Lindgren's pottery, Marnie Martin's woven scarf and Jon Partridges's pottery.  The mix of colour, texture and medium make a beautiful display.

The show runs from April 17 to July 16, 2012.  For more information on MAST, go to:

www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com

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?

Summit Centre Exhibit: Silver Maple Burl Bowl

The rugged landscapes of Muskoka are evident in the beauty of a finished burl.  Brian intuitive approach to a burl begins when it is dry and ready to be turned on the lathe.  Nature's creation resulted in this extraordinary maple bowl which is distinctive for its lacy bark edge, graceful shape and rich colour.

Silver Maple Burl Bowl

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

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Summit Centre Exhibit: Box Elder Burl Bowl

Box Elder is a species of maple native to North America which is known for its distinctive reddish streaks of colour. Brian never knows what to expect when he begins to turn a burl on the lathe. The swirling bark inclusions and variations in colour and texture make this a unique and striking bowl.

Box Elder Burl Bowl

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

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Summit Centre Exhibit: Algonquin Yellow Birch Burl Bowl

This rare bowl began with a call from Brian's wood supplier who received three yellow birch burls from Algonquin Park. The park is protected and trees are removed following the ideals of forest management, planned harvesting and renewal to ensure the long-term health of Muskoka's natural resourse. 

A burl is unwanted for logging but prized by a woodturner. This bowl is truly one of a kind with its variations in grain, delicate bark edge and distinctive knot hole.  A piece of Algonquin Park is returned to Muskoka and transformed into a functional artistic bowl.

Yellow Birch Bowl

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

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Summit Centre Exhibit: Eucalyptus Burl Bowl

Eucalyptus trees, found in Australia, are among the tallest trees in the world.  In a trip to Western Australia, Brian and I travelled through forested areas and marvelled at the enormous gum trees which were occasionally covered with burls.  Brian mostly works with Canadian wood but was drawn to the striking reddish heartwood and light sapwood of this beautiful eucalyptus burl.  Brian worked with the natural shape of the burl to create a stunning piece of art with a food-safe finish.

Eucalyptus Burl Bowl

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

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Summit Centre Exhibit: Maple Burl Bowl

The art of woodturning begins with a special piece of wood, with the most rare and prized being a burl. A burl is an irregular growth on the side of a tree, characterized by unique and intricate patterns and grain.

Brian was given this maple burl from his sister who has a farm in Wingham. The discarded knob from a dead tree has a new life as a bowl, with unexpected beauty, colour variations and a live bark edge.

Maple Burl Bowl

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

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Artists of the Limberlost Together at the Summit Centre

The Artists of the Limberlost exhibit at the Summit Centre in Huntsville is an inspired display of the recent works of the six artists who have studios along Limberlost Road.  The Summit Centre show allows people to see the wood, bronze, glass, paintings and sculpture together in one space before the Studio Tour on August 18 and 19, 2012.

The exhibition features bronze sculpture by Brenda Wainman Goulet, paintings by Catherine O’Mara, Jeff Miller and Mark Kulas, fused & stained glass by Susan Higgins, woodturning by Brian Markham, and driftwood sculpture by Jerry Friedman.

Come to the Summit Centre from now until April 15 to view the exhibit, and plan to attend the Artist of the Limberlost Studio Tour in August.  For more information go to:

www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca

Artists of the Limberlost Exhibit Summit Centre, Huntsville

 

The Artists of the Limberlost

are pleased to announce that an exhibition of recent work is on display until April 15 at the Canada Summit Centre, Huntsville.

Join us for refreshments and reception with the artists on Friday January 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
Hoping you can attend,

Susan, Brenda, Catherine, Jeff, Brian, Mark and Jerry.