Chad Eames

Wood

Almost all of my work is made of wood from locally salvaged, urban and suburban trees that would otherwise be burned, mulched, or left to rot. The aesthetic potential of this wood is too often overlooked and disregarded. Using this material, I try to take advantage of the flexibility of woodturning as an art form, reaching beyond the typical boundaries of bowls and other
utilitarian items. While I do still create many useful pieces, more and more of my artwork stretches toward abstract and sculptural forms. Often, the initial turned object serves as a raw, three-dimensional canvas for further carving, sculpting and dyeing, but the heart of every piece originates on my lathe.