Christopher Goodhand

Artist in Residence, Back Issues, Departments, Winter 2010

November 20, 2010

“Thinking of myself as an artist has always seemed strange, even uncomfortable,” says Caledon woodturner Christopher Goodhand. “Where possible I try to incorporate ‘nature’s imperfections’ (knots, bark inclusion, decay, etc) into my work.”

“Thinking of myself as an artist has always seemed strange, even uncomfortable,” says Caledon woodturner Christopher Goodhand.

“Unlike a painter, for example, most of the work I produce has a functional purpose, although on every piece I take great care to ensure it is tactile and pleasing to the eye.”

“Without a pleasing shape, the effects of mastered technique, fine finish and even the beauty of the wood itself are diminished or lost altogether. Where possible I try to incorporate ‘nature’s imperfections’ (knots, bark inclusion, decay, etc) into my work. Above all else, my goal is always the perfect shape.”

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