Turning Point 
Woodturning's Evolution from Ancient Craft to Fine Art
​September 23, 2016 - January 7, 2017

Cathedral Arches, 2007, Kendall Westbrook
Mesquite, alabaster, ebony
7.25 x 7.25 x 5.25 in.

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Patron Preview Party:
Thu. Sept. 22, 2016

Turning Point
Woodturning's Evolution from Ancient Craft to Fine Art
Rebecca Cole Gallery

Featuring 49 works from Gulf Coast artists, Turning Point is a fascinating overview of masterworks in this ancient field of artistry that has undergone significant changes. Though the origin of woodturning dates to 1300 BC, the continued improvement of machinery and technology has allowed craftsmen to develop work with continued levels of intricacy and skill, truly raising this lathe-based technique from craft to fine art.

Artists represented in Turning Point:

• Glenn Ashley
• Jerry Bennett
• Andy Chen
• Pete Copeland
• Rebecca DeGroot
• Dennis Ford
• Paula Haymond
• Marty Kaminsky

• Jim Keller
• Janice Levi
• Paul Millo
• Ed Peine
• Bill Pottorf
• Rich Steber
• Ric Taylor
• Kendall Westbrook

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​Exhibition Image Gallery
Click any of the images below to view a full-size image with details. Artworks are arranged alphabetically by artist last name. Please note, not all artists in Turning Point are currently represented in this image gallery.