My Radiolarian Vessel IX is about to be auctioned at this years Amercian Association of Woodturners symposium in Louisville, Kentucky, USA on Saturday 3rd June 2023 at 13.30 (their time).

There is still time to bid online at https://auction.woodturner.org/AAW-Contemporary-Wood-Art-Auctions-2023_as89144

When I thought about the exhibiton theme Form/Content I decided to go back to a radiolarian as the starting point for this piece. The forms of these incredible microscopic sea creatures are so wonderful, and pieces I have created previously using their inspiration have pinpointed some important moments in my career, from the photographing of Radiolarian Vessel I by Tony Boase for his book, to the recent acquisition of Radiolarian Vessel VII by the Renwick Gallery.

The blue interior, or Content, represents the sea – so fundamental and precious to our life on Earth and the lives of these beautiful organisms.

The piece is turned and carved from rippled English walnut. It has a pierced sterling silver insert and has been painted with acrylic paint in the interior. It is 15cm across.