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Mandala Cup

Mandala Cup

Mandala Cup
Title: Mandala Cup
Artist: Joshua Salesin
Materials: African blackwood
Dimensions: 2.5"x1.75
Price: $275
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Object Number: SF222017
Artist Statement:

uch of the enjoyment of what I do comes from combining traditional turning techniques that date back hundreds of years with the challenge of producing unique, engaging and beautiful contemporary designs. I utilize an ornamental lathe that is more than 180 years old with only a few updates to the cutters and lathe spindle drive (although there are still times I prefer to treadle or hand operate it instead). For additional capabilities, I also use a rosette lathe, a method of turning that dates back more than 500 years. Together, the possibilities are endless! My fascination with merging the organic and the industrial, the natural and the machine-made feeds my passion for woodturning.