David Bushman

Eldgjá

Lathe turned Chestnut Oak

9" H x 5" in diameter

$595

This footed open form is called Eldgjá which is the name of an Icelandic volcano that last erupted about 1100 years ago north of the Katla volcano. Over time a beautiful canyon has been formed in the topography. The wood is chestnut oak with spalted sap wood and the finish is acrylic lacquer.

Artist Statement:

My woodturning adventure began back in 2012 and over time my skills have improved and I have developed my own creative style. I primarily create lathe turned hollow and open forms in wood from native Virginia trees. I try to work with wood from trees that were felled by a storm, disease or for safety reasons. I like to embellish my work with various carving techniques, coloring and wood burning. Though the trees I work with are no longer living they still live on in my creations.