James Wilkin

Stretching

9.75 x 2.5 x 2.5"

Walnut

$175

Just as a tree stretches its branches to the sky, so the arms of this sculpture are reaching and stretching upward.

Artist's Statement:

I have worked with wood as a hobby for most of my adult life. Now in retirement I am able to truly focus on stretching my skills and creativity full time.

Each piece of wood was alive at one time – breathing in its own ways. And for me there is still life in it. My goal is for each piece that I use to inspire me to create shapes and forms – baskets, wood turnings, sculpture, and pieces of furniture - that allow the material's natural beauty to be seen, touched and appreciated by all who look at it.