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Robbie Graham

Poise

Poise
Eucalyptus sp? Possibly one of the blue gums, NZ grown.
Height: 360mm (14-1/2")
Wall Thickness of vessels:1-2mm (1/6-3/32")

Multi axis turned piece. I have been working on this piece for about 4 months off and on. I had intended displaying it horizontally but it is more dramatic standing up on its end. What do you think?
This piece is on the same theme as my Dream Catcher series.
I have attached a slide show making the piece.
http://www.wildwoodgallery.co.nz/poise.slide.show.htm
Comment and critiques welcome.
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Dave Bowers
Robbie,
That's one involved process. It gives an appreciation for the work that went into it. What I like about the work is that it will still intrigue a non-wood background person. I mean that in the sense of "how did he do it". For me, it's also inviting the viewer to explore. If I saw that on a pedestal (same angle as the picture), I would have to walk around to see the other sides.

Nice work
Dave
 
Robbie Graham
Thanks Dave, yes it was an involved proses but I like a challenge! My wife thinks I like doing the nearly imposable. Robbie
 
M
Once again, a truly original and beautiful piece, but I can't decide if I'm more inspired or intimidated!
 
E
Really enjoyed your slideshow showing the progress. Kind of like working on an airplane propeller. No room for error on this project. It was great to be able to see the views of the finished project from the other perspectives as well. I definitely like the vertical orientation, but I think I might like it even more if it was displayed point down. (I flipped the picture in photoshop and I thought it looked really neat). Great job however you display it.

Ed
 
Robbie Graham
Hi Ed, thanks for the comments. I hadn't thought of turning it up the other way, may be on the next piece. Robbie

Thanks grey hackle. Why intimidated?
 

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