The inspiration for the form of this knife is the Japanese kogatana/kozuka, a small knife with handle that is companion to the katana. I have long admired the simple form of these knives and the often sublimely beautiful art found on the kozuka handle. My desire to work in iron on the handle led to...
Some recent musings here and there on the value and meaning of tradition have stirred me to write some thoughts. One thing that comes to mind is the distinction that I believe exists between tradition at large (hereafter referred to simply as tradition) and a traditional knowledge base (including a skill-set). Certainly these are closely interconnected but I think...
This piece, a contemplation sculpture for the hand, perhaps more than any other of my works, was inspired by an actual event. It was, I think, 2013, and I was walking in the field across from our house about 10PM, the night before the June solstice full moon, so the moon was quite full. On...
This knife represents for me both a return and an apex in my knife work. The return is twofold; being only my second knife in more than 15 years, and a return to working with my good friend Master-Smith Don Fogg and his inspirational work. The apex, again for me personally, concerns both the artistic...
This work represents hope and faith in the regenerative force of nature in both symbolic and tangible ways. In a time of unusually prevalent dark forces, I believe it is incumbent upon me as an artist to not become overwhelmed and loose sight of the enduring beauty and energy reflected, not only in full-flowering nature,...
