Club Meeting: 20 March 2024
Report by Graema Mackay
Trefor and Terry Scott discussed approaches to starting on, looking into and working river and beach rolled burls. The discussion had present a range of sizes, weights, densities, shapes, and variegated holes. The emphasis on individual view and making decisions on what the approach will be and the type of system.
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An open discussion from opposing angles of viewing. There was a discussion movement away from the traditional multi-center bowl and moved to and opinion through to generation and development of art things, sculptures, and integration into other media.
The traditional:
Keeping it natural.
Using the surface.
Keeping the surface as it is.
Making a considered attempt to keep the shape.
Different applications and holding techniques i.e., hot melt glue.
Counterweights in traditional application.
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Changes:
Using balance to apply a different place/change to the piece.
Working on the form of the piece.
Frames and borders.
Using the original shape/surface.
Re-looking at the surface and what can be done with it.
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A wider view:
Looking at the history of the wood.
Story of the piece and how it got there.
Picking a piece to show the story.
A new view and new center.
Presenting another way.
Individual aspects:
Open to options.
Open to different cutting systems.
Open to new applications/different applications.
Improving skill sets.
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Most importantly:
working on a range of views and approaches,
trying different ways,
and sharing knowledge.