Elm Tree Art
Seed Pod Progression
- Item Number
- 107
- Estimated Value
- 1200 USD
- Sold
- 320 USD to gp5b77dd5
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Multiple lathe turned hollow forms created from a Belgian Elm from the Boston Common.
A note from the artist, Dr. Robert Montague Beazley:
"I had recently turned a hollow form which had what I felt was a very pleasing shape and thought I could carry forward with the shape using a computer. I had a mathematical progression of the original form designed which varied the diameters and heights of each piece.
Using the available material I was able to make six related hollow form objects, while incorporating both the native beauty and any found defects in the wood. The result is a set of six related pieces, which I call "Seed Pod Progression". The initial form is short and stout, perhaps somewhat "acorn" shaped and while the remainder follow a mathematical progression ending with a lightsome "needle like form".
A meditative piece, "Seed Pod Progression" is most effective as a grouping."
About the Artist:
Dr. Robert Montague Beazley is a retired general surgeon and Professor Emeritus at Boston University School of Medicine. He was born in Annapolis, MD and educated at Univ. of Maryland.
Beazley runs a one man wood shop, Montague Woods, located at 731 Harrison Avenue, Boston, also known as the Bates Art Center. He first began wood turning in the eight grade and has maintained a lifelong interest in wood and making things. Beasley turns largely "found" pieces of wood and was delighted to receive this lovely Belgian/Boston Elm from Boston Common.
In 1995, Beazley constructed a cedar, epoxy fiberglass wherry with the intention of taking it to England and rowing it from the head of the Thames River to London (137 miles and 43 locks). In September 2013 the dream was realized. The boat now hangs overhead in Beazley's shop.
Item Special Note
This item can be picked up from the Friends office at 69 Beacon Street or shipped. Winning bidder pays shipping costs.
Donated By:
Dr. Robert Montague Beazley
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