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Chris
Wells
Born 28th
June 1953, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
As a child,
I learned woodworking skills from my father, while helping
him to build wooden boats. |
| 1978/79 |
Completed
silversmithing apprenticeship with Frank Bauer at the
Jam Factory Workshops, Adelaide. |
| 1980-1990 |
Wooden boat
building projects. |
| 1991-Present |
Fulltime woodcarving
and sculpture work.
Group exhibitions. Life drawing. |
| 1997 |
Sculpture
exhibition, Urbrae House, Adelaide. |
| 2000-Present |
Private Sales
& Commissions |
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Range
of Work: |
Torsos, bird
forms, plant forms, heads, carved spoons, relief sculptures,
hand-carved and decorated platters. |
| Wood: |
collected
from woodpiles (pink gum and red gum),
discarded fence posts, driftwood |
| Techniques: |
Handcarving
with chisels, knives, axe, and small hand adze. Rasps,
files, and rifflers used for refining work. |
| Finish: |
Oil or beeswax.
Smooth surface, with textured areas providing contrast. |
| Inspiration: |
Natural forms.
The wood itself. |
| Aim: |
To produce
works of strength, beauty and simplicity |
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