art & wood works
Busted
Antidote
Drama
The Persistence of Desire
Unwound
Monterey
Bobbin Along
Oliver #32 Table Saw
Terrene
The First Thought in Burns
American Civil War
Wood Stream
As Per Usual
Vintage Power Tools
Retrospect
I am an artist who creates decorative and functional wooden objects using reclaimed materials and traditional woodworking techniques.
To use the gallery above, point at an image for a brief description, or click on it for a larger view and more information.
For updates about new work, upcoming shows and exhibits, and other interesting stuff, please sign up for my monthly newsletter using the form below or in the sidebar of most pages.
If you have any questions about my work, custom orders and commissions, or anything else, please send me a message using the form on the contact page.
Thanks for your interest in my work. I look forward to hearing from you or meeting you at an exhibit or show.
News & Events
Check out the latest news and information from the blog.
New Work is BIG!
17th January 2012 by reeseg
I’ve made several new pieces in recent weeks, and most of the work is much bigger than what I have done previously.
Two new pieces are approximately two feet by two feet, and are framed by shadow boxes made of reclaimed, weathered redwood. “The Persistence of Desire” (pictured) includes figured ash, quarter-sawn oak, and vintage encyclopedia pages, while “The Perils of Certainty” has ash that’s dyed indigo blue.
Another piece, “Inexorable: The First Thought in Burns,” features a large, reclaimed pine shelf, along with dyed birdseye maple and a discarded circuit board.
All three pieces are now on exhibit at the Cloister Gallery in St. Paul. Please see a previous post for more detailed information about the exhibit.
The Cloister Gallery Exhibit Now Open!
17th January 2012 by reeseg
The largest exhibit of my work, including several new pieces, is now open at the Cloister Gallery in St. Paul. The show will run from January 15 through February 19.
The gallery is located at 797 Summit Avenue in St. Paul, and is a part of House of Hope Presbyterian Church.
On Sunday, January 22, there will be an opening reception and short gallery talk from 11:00 a.m. to noon, following the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
A reception and gallery talk will also be scheduled in early February, with more details coming soon!
New site now up and being renovated
17th January 2012 by reeseg
After two years with the previous design, I’ve decided to renovate the web site. The new design will offer an interactive portfolio on the homepage. It will also offer more information about the pieces I make, upcoming exhibits and shows, my process of working, the tools I use, and even a blog.
Please keep checking back for updates, new images, and other improvements.
Also, please let me know what you think by adding a comment, or sending a message through the contact page.
Thanks for your interest!
Reese