Members of the Colborne Art Gallery David Lyon dalyon@kawartha.com Wood turning as a skill and art form is experiencing a tremendous regeneration that is the result of the fusing of new ideas and artistic influences and improved tools and technology. Craftspeople and artists from around the world have been pushing the boundaries of what once was primarily a utilitarian and functional activity -- the production of mixing bowls, spindles and hand tools (or what is called treen), to include beautifully turned decorative objects and sculptural forms. Several aspects of working with wood on the lathe inspire me. An important element is the wood itself -- whether 'found' domestic woods discovered on hikes in Muskoka or the Northumberland Hills, or exotic woods purchased for their colours or figure. I am always conscious of working with a living material. My designs are often influenced by the individual pecularities of a piece of wood. I strive for simplicity of line and form so that the natural beauty and figure of a piece is 'allowed to speak'. Another important aspect of turning is the ability to take an unformed block of wood and to shape it into something of beauty, whether purely decorative or of a functional nature. I find true pleasure in the feel of wood, as well as the kinetic flow of a piece. I work from my home and studio located just outside Warkworth. I am a member of the Ontario Crafts Council and the Association of American Woodturners.	Our Current Schedule Gallery Members A sampling of work by David Lyon (click icons for larger views) Maple Walnut Maple Pine