Carving wood is a two-way street: while you might have a clear vision of what you want to create, the wood’s knots and grain will often force you to adapt. That’s why this chair, carved by Alex Johnson from a single brown oak stump, is so impressive.
Johnson spent six months working on the chair in 2014 while on a seasonal residency. The tree was felled by Paul Berry, “a fifth-generation timber man,” and Mouse Pritchard-Barrett of Drywood Ltd milled the remainder of the tree. It was shown at the Alde Valley Spring Festival.
More info: aldevalleyspringfestival.co.uk
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
Artwork by Alex Johnson
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