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Joshua Salesin - Cosmic Burst
Cosmic Burst combines detailed ornamental turning with the natural colors of exotic hardwood. The result is intricate, three-dimensional patterns that interplay with subtle variations of the wood grain.
The work embodies a combination of unique factors: It is created using an antique hand-powered rose engine lathe. The fine finished surface is a direct result of careful cutting without sanding, which requires an “end grain” orientation unusual for larger bowls. This necessitates specially milled wood from the finest section of a tree with straight grain, consistent color and no defects. The wood is carefully seasoned to prevent cracking and, if successful, ornamental patterning can begin. Each facet is then precisely cut to create the overall artistic plan.
Using antique machines and tools that date back to the early 1800s, including an antique ornamental lathe and rose engine lathe, he applies age-old techniques to create exquisitely detailed wood objects.
"I have a fascination with merging the organic and the industrial, the natural and the machine-made. That's what sparks my passion for woodturning."