Turning of the Week for December 6, 2021

[Brian Horais]

Many times simplicity of form wins out over complexity, especially when it highlights the natural beauty of the wood as Marc Banka has done with his Sweetgum Calabash bowl. The beauty of the shape, clean lines and attention to details like the carefully formed rim lines are also factors for why I have chosen Marc's bowl as the Turning of the Week for the week beginning 6 DEC 2021.

Marc Banka, Sweetgum Calabash - Turning of the Week for 6 DEC 2021

 

[Nick Matley]

Subtle and yet beautiful. The slight inset angle of the rim is a very nice choice.

 

[Marc Banka]

Thank you for this surprising honor, and treat! You certainly nailed what I strive to achieve. Simple is rarely easy, and often overlooked. Not here, it seems!

 

[Lars Hansen]

Well done! You really let the beautiful wood speak for itself and "just" add elegance.

 

[Ken Zambrzycki]

I agree with Lars, sometimes when the turning becomes so technical it takes away from the character of the wood!