The following works are by the key artists in the woodturning world,
David Ellsworth, Giles Gilson, Melvin Lindquist, Mark Lindquist and Gary Stevens.

Additionally a signed book by author and independent museum curator Kevin Wallace is included.

Kevin Wallace, co-author: a signed copy of
Contemporary Turned Wood: New Perspectives in a Rich Tradition

“When the opportunity arose to coauthor the book that is part of this auction, foremost in my mind was the need for a text that sets forth the history of the field,” Wallace says.  “This meant discussing the work of those artists who had the greatest impact on the field - individuals who have generously donated works for this auction.  There is not an artist in the field today that doesn’t owe Mark and Mel Lindquist, David Ellsworth and Giles Gilson a tremendous debt - for opening doors, expanding the language of wood art and for their technical and aesthetic breakthroughs. Now these legendary figures of the wood art world have gotten together to offer a group of works to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
 The field has grown tremendously since the publication of Contemporary Turned Wood, and if a new book were created at this point, it would include a whole new group of artists.  Among newer artists, Gary Stevens is particularly important.  He is the only artist to have been allowed full access to the Lindquist studio over the last two decades - studying with Mel and Mark Lindquist.  Gary has introduced an exciting new language to the wood medium and will surely impact the next generation of artists.”

The items shown in the pictures below are included in this auction
YOU ARE BIDDING ON ALL PIECES AS ONE GROUP

IMPORTANT EARLY WORKS BY TURNING PIONEERS Melvin and Mark Lindquist


 

EXQUISITE NEW TURNING BY WOODTURNING LEGEND DAVID ELLSWORTH


 

AMAZING  SCULPTURAL VESSEL BY WOODTURNING SUPERSTAR GILES GILSON

AMAZING TURNED AND CARVED SHELL BOWL BY MASTER CARVER GARY STEVENS


 

HURRICANE KATRINA DISASTER RELIEF
It seems too wonderful to be true, like a mirage. 
But you can own an instant collection of work by these woodturning legends.

Payment is by Paypal or Certified Check or Money order.  All proceeds go directly to the American Red Cross for aid to Hurricane Katrina victims.

We encourage you to make significant individual contributions, but we urge you to bid high and bid often on this auction as all money will go to aid survivors of this most terrible natural disaster in the history of the United States.

Just as these most important artists have made contributions toward this auction, dig deep and follow in their footsteps.  Bidding begins at $1000.00.  This is an unbelievable collection of important works with ALL the proceeds going to The American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina victims.
HURRICANE KATRINA DISASTER RELIEF
100 PERCENT GOES TO RED CROSS !!!
Auction is for 6 Items Described - SHIPPING IS FREE !!!