Mark Twig Exhibit at ArtWorks Gallery

ArtWorks Gallery will feature the works of Mark Twig in a new exhibition, "Twig Turns to Wood" February 5 through 27th at the Gallery, located at 301 S. Walnut St. in Downtown Muncie. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, February 5th, from 5 to 8pm.

Mark Twig has turned to wood as his media of choice of creative expression. Mark has been in the artistry of woodturning since 1997. He is a local area artist and resides in Portland, IN with his wife and children. Mark operates a one man shop, specializing in wood turning. An article he read in "Fine Woodworking" published in 1976 sparked his interest on how to make a laminated bowl. "Like most woodworkers, I looked at the pictures and came up with my own style and procedure."

Mark is also sensitive to current environmental trends to preserve our woodlands. "In all my art I use only recycled and easily sustainable woods. Being conscious of this has allowed me to work with the subtle beauty and dimension this discarded wood possesses. I start my work on my lathe, sometimes adding special touches like carving, burning, or painting. For my work to be admired is one thing, but for my work to be used fulfills my purpose as an artist."

Mark comments that there are a minimum of eight steps he goes through before a piece is Finished which are planning, joining, cutting, sanding and gluing. The pieces are then turned on a lathe. "I always tell people that turning is the easy part because of the time required to build each form and insure the joints are as tight as I can possibly make them.

When he is satisfied with the shape, his work is sanded with 2000 grit and a shellac/oil/wax finish is applied. He also coats each piece with a micro-crystalline wax That provides that extra protection and virtually eliminates smudges left fingerprints.

Contact Information: Mark Twig 1-260-726-2165 (Home) 1-260-729-1185 (Cell) email mattwiggy@hotmail.com

ArtWorks Gallery is a non for profit, artist co-operative, serving the community and local artists.


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