Joey Richardson has been turning wood for almost two decades, studying under Chris Stott, Stuart Mortimer, Trent Bosch, David Nittman and Binh Pho along the way, honing her skills and developing a style of her own. Richardson is a fine example of an artist who has found a strong voice, even as traces of the teacher’s influence remains evident.
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Seed of Love, 6″, Sycamore, pierced, airbrushed, acrylic paint
The turned and pierced sculptures are bursting with color, pattern and texture – a joy to look at from any angle – front, back, above, inside and out – with graceful curves and layered elements that draw you close and surprising details that pull you further into her hybrid-organic world of wood.
Romeo, sycamore, acrylic, 7″x6″
Mad
“Professionally I feel very fortunate to be a female in what is essentially a man’s world of wood turning. My style incorporates both the more feminine – the delicate and beautiful – and the more masculine – the big and bold. Combined, these two aspects fully encapsulate and make the most striking use of wood’s tactile beauty.” Joey Richardson
Olli
“For too long wood has played a supportive role to art in the form of canvas, paper and frames. Let wood now speak for itself.” Joey Richardson
Kismet
Read an article about the artist in the Chicago Fine Arts Examiner
More detailed images of Richardson’s most recent work at delMano Gallery
More wood art here
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Susan, thank you so much for bringing our attention to this artist! I opened your blog, and nearly jumped out of my chair to get a closer look….these are so very beautiful!! I simply love ‘Romeo’, with its intricacy and elegance…so inspirational! Thanks again, jana
Awesome staff! Thank you for sharing!
These pieces are amazing – as Jane says, intricate, elegent and inspirational.