Part finished

[Mark Sanger]

Hi all

This is a new series I have been meaning to start for ages. It is not finished as yet but a couple of pics so far. Scorched oak with Sisal twine a base and few more additions to be added.



Second pic not good

[GBF]

You don't want to know what I think.
Just don't assk

Regards George

[edbanger]

  I'm with you George !!!!

Ed

[bodrighywood]

Wonder if you two see what I see LOL. No doubt it will look very different when finished. Looking forward to it.

pete

[Mark Sanger]

You don't want to know what I think.
Just don't assk

Regards George

Well that is why I posted it to get your thoughts, not that I would take much notice of them. 

[Steve Jones]

Mark, really, make sure you don't display it upside down!!!!
Sorry I like your work a lot but this does nothing for me.

[Andy Coates]

Is it a pen (is) pot?

[GBF]

Its a cock up 

Regards George

[Bryan Milham]

Mark,

I'll try be serious.

I see the Earth Mother, not sure how else to describe her or what she might also be known as, but prehistoric man carved figures of corpulent women, many have been found in digs No one's sure of course but she's believed to represent 'Plenty. And that's what I see in the lower section of this.

The use of string (sisal) we've seen you do in Woodturning I find an interesting concept, although the use of such a fibrous twine would 'jar' against a smooth wood, I can see it's the obvious choice on scorched wood.

I'll ask one question, have you thought about dying the Sisal, something bright to sit in counterpoise against the darkness of the scorched wood.

The Earth Mother pot it will be interesting to see where this goes.

[Les Symonds]

It really is that time of year, isn't it?
As for what it's going to look like when it's finished.....well that's a real cheek clencher!
Les

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Mark to me this piece looks a bit like tribal art. I actually quite like it, a contrast of colours and textures. I would be interested to know what shape the inside is? especially at the bottom (absolutely no pun intended here) and if it is left thicker so that there is a chance it may subsequently split this could perhaps enhance the piece even more?

[Mark Sanger]

Hi all

Thank you very much for your comments they are appreciated. It is interesting how such a shaped piece of wood gets the varying responses that it does, I am very pleased that you all have been honest and even had a chuckle as it keeps it all relaxed and light hearted something on occasions that is needed in life without being all serious  .  

I hope the comments keep coming and please be honest with your thoughts, this for me is very important to get us thinking even if what we see is challenging and outside of what we like or feel comfortable with.

Andy  

No it is not a Pen pot but it is a pot for something which will be included later on.

George  

were you standing on your head when you looked at it.  

Steve

Thanks for your honesty, my mother thinks it is vile, my good lady says it is not one of my finer pieces and my daughter thinks it is cool and say's to them, 'it is art' and rolls here eyes at them both.

It has certainly divided opinions here too.

Bryan

Thank you the Phalic and Yonic is a subject matter I have been wanting to study for some time, not because of the literal sense as we all do that some time or another   but from the perspective of meaning in particularly tribal symbols tied in with what you have raised 'Earth mother'/ 'Mother Nature', life, regeneration and the meaning of this and how it has been represented through various religions, tribes, cultures etc.

There will be some colour added to this at a later stage but the use of the scorching and sisal was to give it a natural foundation/appearance to add to.

Les

It certainly is that time of year.   hopefully I can finish this one in the next couple of weeks, I have a lot of other work to get done before.

John

Spot on, or at least that primitive feel is what I was after, it is one of three main parts of the piece.

Thank you all again and keep your thoughts coming.    

[Dave Brookes]

Mark,
I agree with BHT with regards to the Tribal Art look, I like it a lot, quite a departure from 'bright and shiny'.
Will this be part of a series?  If so the other shapes will be interesting.

Dave

[bodrighywood]

I have had a few commissions lately from a pyrographer who does things for the pagan set. Spiral goddesses were the latest ones which may or may not fit where your thoughts are going Mark?

pete

[georg]

   Mark ... When first viewed we did think African Tribal, while also taking into account many ancient civilizations , Mayan
               Tuscan, Greek.  We definitely think it is well worth pursuing and are sure you will transform this piece with your
               usual finesse into a unique form.
               Tony & Di