This sculptures in this series variously were designed to be viewed as table, wall and ceiling pieces. The designs were inspired by early orreries or, as per Wikepedia, a type of “mechanical device that illustrates the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons in the solar system in a heliocentric model”. The elements of the Orbits are composed of turned exotic woods, with most taking advantage of the curvilinear effects, textures and colors of the natural woodgrain. Some elements have been enhanced with tinted stains, metal leaf, or lacquerwork.
Orbit No. 4
Turned wood: zebrawood, cherry, maple
Surface treatments: copper and variegated gold leaf; black and white lacquer
Diam (disk, approx.): 8″
Exhibited 2010: Turning Point Gallery, Media, PA
Available for purchase
Orbit No. 1
Turned wood: Mahogany, spalted curly maple, birch, white pine, English walnut, American walnut, , yellow heart, cocobolo, bass wood, and maple. Leaf: gold, copper, and variegated gold. Acrylic rods.
Diameter: 14 1/2″
Exhibited 2010: Snyderman-Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
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Orbit No. 2
Turned wood: Mahogany, spalted curly maple, lacewood, English walnut, American walnut, zebra wood, cocobolo, bass wood, and birch. Leaf: copper, and variegated gold. Acrylic rods.
Diameter: 14 1/2″
Exhibited 2010: Snyderman-Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Available for purchase
Orbit No. 3
Turned wood: Mahogany, zebra wood, pink ivory, yellow heart, maple, American walnut, cherry, and bass wood. Variegated gold leaf. Acrylic rods.
Diameter: 14 1/2″
Exhibited 2010: Snyderman-Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Available for purchase
Orbit: The Beginning
Turned wood: Figured American walnut and maple. Leaf: gold, copper, and variegated gold.
Diameter: 10″ X 14″
Private collection, Chicago
