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General Category => Gallery => Topic started by: Jo Winter2 on August 19, 2012, 09:06:26 AM

Title: Chameleon
Post by: Jo Winter2 on August 19, 2012, 09:06:26 AM

Hi,
a new piece from robinia, smoked, ca 50cm high.
The hole represents the two eyes they are looking in different directions.
With the integrated plate you can change the looking direction of the eyes.
The only shortcoming: My chameleon doesn't change the color.

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on August 19, 2012, 03:28:04 PM

Hi Jo,
         I'm not sure I can see a chameleon in there but I do see the amount of work that has gone into it and strangely I quite like it.
Regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: bodrighywood on August 19, 2012, 04:07:00 PM

I love the tactile look of this Jo. In the small images I can see where you are coming from with the chameleon but it isn'rt as noticeable in the bigger image. Lovely wood as well.

Pete

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: woodndesign on August 20, 2012, 01:20:28 AM

Jo, as always you've done it again with an outstanding piece, the pictures show the same side, what is the reverse side like.

Cheers   David

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: Jo Winter2 on August 20, 2012, 07:22:56 AM

Hi David,
sorry, the back side.

Regards Jo

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: woodndesign on August 20, 2012, 04:35:49 PM

Jo, not to worry, thank you for view of the other side, it can now be scene as the Chameleon, the eye lids give the different direction of view.

Brilliant piece.            Cheers.

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: Bryan Milham on August 20, 2012, 08:58:26 PM

Jo, I've looked at this many times trying to see what you saw.

I can see the chameleon effect, but it's the concept to spindle turning a platter in the first place - where do you get your inspiration?

It really is a stunning piece, thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: Dave Atkinson on August 21, 2012, 10:51:43 AM

Hello Jo

I keep coming back to this piece trying to decide what it is that I don't think quite fits. 

I can clearly see the chameleon element and it is a stunning piece of turning (as ever with your work) and having looked at it again I think it's the base that seems out of context.  I'm not sure what would fit better - perhaps a "tail" shaped piece?

I hope you don't mind my comments.

Cheers Dave

Title: Re: Chameleon
Post by: Jo Winter2 on August 22, 2012, 08:13:37 AM

Hi Dave,
you are right, the base is always a point of consideration. Is it a part of the object or not.
If yes, it must be included in the shape. If not, it must be different or like not to look. In
my case it is indeed the same wood, but a completely different shape and a rough surface.
Quasi not corresponding to the object. But I think all these considerations are also very
personally.
Thanks for your comments.
Cheers Jo