Articulated Forms
Dublin Core
Title
Articulated Forms
Creator
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Identifier
MH_317
Description
Forms that are carved to release parts which can jiggle, swing, or rock.
Collection Items
Three Graces Bowl
Beginning as a slice of wood from a very large burl with a very lumpy surface, the three ‘sibling’ bowls were carved from three burled knobs growing closely together. The thinner wood which connected the knobs was carved into the interlocking ‘arms.’…
Captive Bowl
I first realized the kinetic possibilities of multiple-axis forms with Captive Bowl. Turned from a single piece of burl, the challenge was to get the geometry right, so that I could release the bowl to pivot inside the ring, yet also have the bowl…
Linked Vessels
Two linked vessels--a vase and a bowl--carved from a single piece of spalted maple. Carved into gourd and leaf forms. Watco and Minwax oil finish.
Linked Vases
2 spalted sugar maple vases carved to be linked at the feet, carved from a single piece. Pyrography contrast. Watco and Polyurethane finish.
Captive Cherry Vase
A cherry burl turned on 2-axis, carved to articulate, stippled and pyrography. The vessel form moves on 2 pivot points in the surrounding rope-like toroid form. Watco and Minwax oil finishes.
Three Wishes Vase
Turned and Carved Red Maple Burl Vase with articulated spoon form. leaf motif, ring-pierced lip.
Watco and Minwax Oil finish.
Watco and Minwax Oil finish.
Suspended Vase
A red maple burl 'pilgrim vase' form turned on 2 axis. Carved off-lathe to free the central vessel form from the circular cradle/base.
Macedonia Vase
A two-axis turning of a piece of rare American beech burl wood in the 'pilgrim vessel' format. The shoulders of the form were carved into two handles with depending carved rings in the form of the 'ouroboros' or self-devouring serpent. Stippled…