Binh Pho, Woodturner to give DEMO Wednesday April 6!

 Artist Binh Pho will give a wood turning demo from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 6 in the College of Lake County Atrium.  The event is being held in conjunction with Pho's current exhibit in the Robert T. Wright Community Galllery of Art.

"Binh Pho: Woodturner has been one of our most popular exhibitions.  People are mystified as to how he can create such delicate and intricate vessels out of wood," explained curator Steven Jones.  "Binh has generously proposed to do a demonstration of his techiques, which is free and open to the public."

We all look forward to a facinating demonstration.  Copies of Pho's book: River of Destiny The Life and Work of Binh Pho as well as his DVDs: Thin Wall Turning and Surface Design on Thin Wall Turning are available for purchase at ARTcetera. ($35 each)

Binh Pho: Woodturner Opening Friday February 25, 2011

A reception will be held on Friday February 25, 2011

from 7 - 9 pm to open our new gallery show

Binh Pho: Woodturner. 

This show is not to be missed! 

Binh's sculptural vessels draw upon his cultural

and spiritual roots in Vietnam,

as well as his dramatic escape after the fall of Saigon.  

His vessels contain aspirations, harmony, beauty and soul. 

"I put a soul into every piece I create. 

I don't make objects; I create characters. 

If the viewers can pick up on that soul, I've accomplished it"

Binh Pho

John Eslinger - Wood Turner

Let me introduce you to John Eslinger of Antioch, IL. A fabulous local wood turner. We have quite a few of his creations here at ARTcetera. The squat maple vessel is $145, the tall ash leaf maple vessel is $115 (SOLD), and the lidded piece is $125. He has the ability to bring out the unique beauty in each piece of wood he works on.