Wood You

The Moss Preforming Arts Center at VA Tech has in the galleries a show called From These Woods. It is up till September 1st, if you get the opportunity, go see this exhibit. The artist have transformed pieces of wood into flowing shapes, that utilize burls, termite eaten pieces of wood, raw bark edges, willow bark  and paper. The paper comes from printed books that have been transformed into sculptural works. There are musical instruments made from wood: banjo's and mandolins. The hallway in the upper level is filled with photographs of trees. Transforming sustainable sourced materials into furniture, vessels, bowls, and more. Displaying techniques in wood-turning, carving, basketry, furniture and instrument making. These artist transform natural resources into art.

Moss Performing Arts Center, Blacksburg, VA

Phoenix Hardwoods, Floyd, VA

Melissa Engler