Path of the Cherimoya

This work dates back a few years but was pivotal in my development as an artist using wood. In 2016 I designed a turned/carved Cherimoya fruit that I was going to submit to the Women in Turning “Fruit of our Labor” show case. However as my husband, Richard’s health deteriorated I lost heart in woodwork and the Cherimoya was left incomplete. In the Spring of 2017 after returning from a wonderful trip to Australia to visit my brother, I felt the need to do something that would help my mind focus and revitalize my interest in woodworking. The abandoned Cherimoya fruit I had started in 2016 as a simple turned box was ideal. While the turning was more or less complete, I had yet to start on the carving and guilding. The sequential, repetitive task of removing small slivers of wood to reveal the skin texture was the perfect task for my wondering mind. My attention span which rivaled that of a gnat when I started, progressed to the point where I could enjoyably spend several hours chipping away. The found rotted branch. which just needed to be cleaned and sealed was the perfect “nest” to hold this precious piece. Life on My Own as an artist started and LOMO2017.com was conceived
“Cherimoya” Turned, Carved, dyed basswood. h:5.5″, d:3.5″

Author: Marilyn

I'm an artist working primarily in wood. My work has taken a story-telling path over the past two years.

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