Chris Ramsey

Somerset, Kentucky

Cascades; maple burl; 10 x 23 x 23; 2001

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

I was introduced to woodturning in October 1997. After an unfulfilling career in electronics, I was drawn to my true calling and profession as a woodturner.

We live in the most beautiful state in the U. S. After realizing the amount of timber that is lost to ice storms, wind, disease and land development, I have been enamored by the concept of turning wood that is slated for a landfill. I have concentrated my selections of woods to be those native of Kentucky. Due to nature's ravages, an individual's loss of a tree that would be trash is transformed into a magnificent piece of artwork and constitutes the ultimate in recycling.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Rude Osolnik. We became friends and discussed turning for hours. Rude told me of his great love of the art. I have adopted Rude's love and passion of turning. He is my greatest inspiration.

The creative process found in woodturning is most rewarding. From the vision in my mind's eye of shape and form, the selection of the perfect piece of wood and the ability to make the vision a reality by turning a magnificent piece of artwork, transformed from trash to treasure.

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