500 Wood Bowls

The bowl is one of the most traditional forms, but contemporary artists who work in wood understand that it has tremendous potential. These 500 exquisite examples, many by pioneering artisans, show just how much the bowl has been 'reinvented' by craftpeople all over the world as both an iconic object and as a departure for self-expression. On display are a wide range of woodworking approaches, from chisel to chainsaw to router to bandsaw. Some have carvings on the surface; others feature paint and mixed media; while many more stay close to what nature provided, with the wood simply sanded and sealed. USA origin.