Nagoya Exhibit Report

I'm back from urbanity, the walking, talking, showing, hustle and bustle. It was great to meet many woodworkers and some new visitors. Had some great talks on wood and work and design, and future endeavors. My work seemed to be different from most in that it emphasized the natural medium itself, and larger single board pieces. The technical skill level of others was very high, and their work tended to show this, as well as their more urban and modern design interests. We sold no pieces, but I did receive one order. The best news for me was that in the "100 Chairs" exhibit, my Hina Chair was chosen no.4, by visitor selection; with great comments on use of wood, original design, and "feeling" verging on philosophy. When I arrived back in Joetsu I felt the need to cleanse myself of the city, and so spent two days alone in the forest - with my trusty axe! Picked up that old habit in Michigan, in my early teens. Best regards, Russell