My Turn

June 25, 2007

Oh. My. Stars.

International Turning Exchange  •  7:16 pm  

So, what did we do in D.C.? We saw some of the best turned wood art in the world. And not only did we get to see it, we got to touch it, hold it, turn it over, turn it around, stroke it, scrutinize it, learn about it, photograph it, savor it. And we got to see how many artists began and the evolution of their styles.

We also got to meet some people who really love wood art. Seeing them with their treasures, hearing their stories—stories they have about each piece—was inspiring and affirming. Their collections aren’t inventoried acquisitions; they’re a passion. More appreciative adoptive parents for your creations would be hard to find.

Here is a just sample of what we saw. At the Kochmans’:

The Kochmans' mantel.

In front of the Kochmans' fireplace.

In the Kochmans' living room.

In the Kochmans' dining room.

More in the Kochmans' dining room.

Dinner with the Kochmans'.

At the Breslers’:

The Breslers' living room.

Fleur Bresler with a few of her treasures.

In the Breslers’ hallway.

In the Breslers’ foyer, a thank-you gift from the Wood Turning Center, with pieces from some 30 artists.

More pieces along the corridor.

Pieces can be found even atop a refrigerator.

At the Masons’:

In the Masons' living room.

Also in the Masons' living room.

Arthur tells us about this group effort from the Chicago chapter of the AAW.Jane talks with us about their collection.

In the Masons' office.

And the closet!

Arthur took us to lunch at a French restaurant.

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