Turning of the Week September 4, 2023

[hockenbery]

My selection for turning of the week is OUROBOROS by Heather Marusiak.
This sculptural turning seems to jump off the screen demanding to be more closely seen.
A stunning flow of curves, scale like textures, and colors. A moving creature frozen in time with light playing off the surfaces.
The pedestal is a sweet compliment providing support without drawing attention away from the main event.

In this view has an infinity symbol look

 

[Kevin Jesequel]

Congratulations, Heather! It was inevitable, but an honor, I am sure, nonetheless

 

[Russ Braun]

Excellent choice Al! Top Shelf effort on this beauty Heather!! This piece has it all!!

 

[Michael Anderson]

Great choice, Al. This piece has a bit of everything. Excellent work Heather, and congratulations!

 

[Tom Gall]

Congratulations, Heather. Love this piece! I think this is my new favorite of all your wonderful work.
Great choice, Al. This would have been my selection as well ... but knew it probably would be selected before it was my turn.

 

[Heather Marusiak]

My selection for turning of the week is OUROBOROS by Heather Marusiak.
This sculptural turning seems to jump off the screen demanding to be more closely seen.
A stunning flow of curves, scale like textures, and colors. A moving creature frozen in time with light playing off the surfaces.
The pedestal is a sweet compliment providing support without drawing attention away from the main event.

In this view has an infinity symbol look

Wow, thank you so much for the honor! I learned a lot on this piece and I look forward to refining and expanding my technique moving forward. Thanks to everyone that took the time to view and comment.

 

[Michael Perez]

Amazing work, can’t imagine how did you do it in the lathe.

 

[Heather Marusiak]

Amazing work, can’t imagine how did you do it in the lathe.

Hi, Michael! I turned a long conical spindle then cut it apart at various angles, then glued the pieces back together, twisting them slightly each time. That’s how I achieved the flowing curve.

 

[Michael Perez]

Hi, Michael! I turned a long conical spindle then cut it apart at various angles, then glued the pieces back together, twisting them slightly each time. That’s how I achieved the flowing curve.

thank you, Smart and beautiful piece of art.

 

[Rusty Nesmith]

Wow. That is amazing. Very beautiful piece.

 

[Dean Center]

Heather, your skills are masterful. Any of us duffers could make a cone, but one that long and thin? And find just the right angles? And then the incredible surface treatment? And coloring. Amazing. Exceptional. Exquisite. Masterful.

 

[Dimitris Psilopatis]

Excellent work, congratulations!

 

[Steiph Zargon]

A most awesome piece!