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AAW May 2011 Contest

KurtB

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Ok, everyone, here's the new contest! In the past, most of the contests have been based on entries by solo turners (and artists). This contest is for a collaborative piece by two or more individuals. There are two criteria for this piece: emphasis should be on the overall form, and the interaction between the two or more disciplines should complement the entire piece.

The contest willl end May 31st, at midnight, CST, only one piece per collaboration. Two photos can be submitted, and they must be posted with the title AAW May 2011 Contest. Gallery photos posted within the last thirty days will have the option of re-titling for this contest. Please submit the largest photo possible within the gallery guidlines. The winning piece will be published in the June issue of the American Woodturner.

Our judge will be announced shortly. Good luck to everyone!
 
Questions

Do we have to use more than one material - could on person turn the item and another burn,paint, etc and consider that a collaboration?
Do we have to know the person who provides the other parts? If not, do they have to be from a living person (I'm thinking of antique items)?
How much information (if any) do we need to provide about the collaborator/collaboration?
 
George,
Your first question is what I had in mind primarily. However, you need not be limited by this: dyeing, staining, woodburning, piercing, painting, antiquing, etc. could all be used on a turned item.

The contest is intended to showcase items that are collaborative in nature. To me, that implies two artists working together and complementing each other's work so that the end result exceeds what each has done. I guess that leaves out reworking an antique, or a deceased associate's work. (Might be a good idea for a future contest 😉. )

Therefore, information about each artist and their contribution would be appropriate here.

Thanks for asking!
 
And the Winner is...

Here's the email I received from Molly Winton,

First - Michael & Cynthia Gibson
Second - Robert & Mary Davis

Gibson piece - This piece is beautifully executed. The overall form is well balanced and proportionate to it's teapot style. While it would shine based upon the turning alone, the pyrography enhancement takes it to another level of grace and elegance. Close-up review of the pyrography design shows excellent technical skill and precision with the burning pen. The pyrography design is layed out well to suit the style and design of the teapot. Both elements compliment one another to make this piece a definite keeper.

Davis piece - This is a fun piece with a little whimsy thrown in. I imagine it was a lot of fun to turn, and paint. This is one of those pieces I would enjoy exploring in person, due to the variety of critters to investigate. I'd love to see the bug with the face and bowler hat close up. The pieces look technically well made, and the painting details look well executed also. While the cupcakes and donut look to scale with the plate, the bugs are significantly out of proportion to the entire piece. I wouldn't expect them to be completely to scale, however making the plate and goodies a little bigger, and the bugs a little smaller would balance the piece a little more.

Thanks for the opportunity to judge Kurt!

Molly

Congratulations to the entries, and stayed tuned for the next contest!
 
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KurtB said:
Here's the email I received from Molly Winton,

First - Michael & Cynthia Gibson
Second - Robert & Mary Davis

Gibson piece - This piece is beautifully executed. The overall form is well balanced and proportionate to it's teapot style. While it would shine based upon the turning alone, the pyrography enhancement takes it to another level of grace and elegance. Close-up review of the pyrography design shows excellent technical skill and precision with the burning pen. The pyrography design is layed out well to suit the style and design of the teapot. Both elements compliment one another to make this piece a definite keeper.

Davis piece - This is a fun piece with a little whimsy thrown in. I imagine it was a lot of fun to turn, and paint. This is one of those pieces I would enjoy exploring in person, due to the variety of critters to investigate. I'd love to see the bug with the face and bowler hat close up. The pieces look technically well made, and the painting details look well executed also. While the cupcakes and donut look to scale with the plate, the bugs are significantly out of proportion to the entire piece. I wouldn't expect them to be completely to scale, however making the plate and goodies a little bigger, and the bugs a little smaller would balance the piece a little more.

Thanks for the opportunity to judge Kurt!

Molly

Congratulations to the entries, and stayed tuned for the next contest!
Click to expand...
molly, i guess you have never seen BIG BUGS, bob
 
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