Wood Turning in North America Since 1930 Vessels for those who appreciate and

for those who appreciate and collect objects of wood transformed into art

Humaira Abid’s creates carved wood sculptures

colorful pieces of wood in stunning patterns and referred to his technique as polychromatic turning

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Wood Turning in North America Since 1930 Vessels for those who appreciate and"Wood Turning in North American Since 1930 traces the 20th century transformation of wood turning from a technical process considered ideal for manual training to a sophisticated art form concerned with aesthetics and personal expression. The exhibition and catalog were a collaborative effort between The Center for Art in Wood, Yale University Art Gallery, and the Yale University Department of the History of Art." The 192 page book includes 157 color