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Ron Mulligan
BIOGRAPHY
"Having
had the privilege of living in the Southwest all of my life, I've always
been intrigued by the culture and art of the Native Americans of this
region.
Exploring the petroglyphs and pottery shards left behind by these ancient
peoples, contemplating the mysteries behind these symbols and their
origins is
very intoxicating to me. Incorporating these shapes and the symbols
into my
vessels is my passion: the wood my teacher."
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POLYCHROMATIC SEGMENTED WOODTURNING |
Fast becoming a
newly reinvented art expression, segmented turning is created by
cutting intricate patterns of different types of wood that contrast
in color and gluing them into geometric rings of graduated sizes.
These rings are glued together by stacking and mounting them on the
lathe. Next they are turned to the desired shape, sanded
smooth and polished to a high luster with a tung oil finish.
Precision is crucial in
every aspect of the of the construction process. Each piece
has to be milled to exact dimensions for the pattern to work
correctly. Some of the more complex designs have several
hundred individual pieces of wood to make the desired pattern.
No stains or dyes are
used in this process. All colors are the natural hues of each
wood species. |
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