Our blue planet
Nature does not disappoint. The seemingly haphazard pattern of a cherry burl when combined with colored metallic resin almost becomes a Roschach test when combined with the ever unpredictable colored metallic resin, and evokes a different reaction in each one of us. To me this vase instantly reminded me of our Earth, our beatiful little planet alone in the Universe, and how pristine and beautiful it is. Having kids, this piece instilled in me a desire to protect this little blue marble we live on, encouraged me to be a good steward of our resources ( I only use burls from trees knocked down by storms), so we can all appreciate and collectively leave these grounds better and healthier for our next generations to come. If, along the way, we can add a small touch of beauty to remember us by, then our mission is complete.
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Notice the deep undulations of the blue metallic resin. The topography of the burl reminded me of continents surrounded by deep pristine ocean water. It looked to me like a representation of our small little planet surrounded by deep oceans.
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The cherry burl had a combination of solid wood and soft, spalted areas that made the pattern ever so much more exciting and interesting.
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