112 - “Fuschia Flowers” Vase, Steve Brisco, Value: $500

• ARTIST Steve Brisco
• TITLE "Fuschia Flowers" Vase
• MEDIA Turned and carved wood
• DIMENSION 8.5” h x 5” diameter
• VALUE $500

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Steve Brisco is a “maker” who endeavors to make pieces which have the appeal of art and the functionality of everyday items.

“Many times I have no idea what I’m going to find when I begin to turn a piece of wood or slice into a log. Each piece of wood has a surprise hidden deep within. My bowls and vessels are typically turned thin, made from highly figured and richly colored woods. The bark inclusions, spalting, Splits, knots and voids I find add character and visual interest to every piece. The furniture I build is more on the shabby chic side. I like to play with paints and different finishes to see what happens. Most of the wood I use is harvested from local trees that have come down in storms, where land is being cleared for construction or gifted by people who have a tree that needed to be taken down because of disease or age. At times I use recycled wood or sustainably harvested exotic woods from a certified supplier of these products.”