Wide Rimmed Plate (Mahogany)
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Description
The Wide Rimmed Plate is among the first vessels created by Alex Downs using his signature wood-carving technique. The small bowl at the center merged with the outer oversized rim presents a juxtaposition of forms, a pattern of erratic concentric lines and punctuating holes. Each plate work appears delicate and thin, yet robust in pattern, with a low profile that protrudes just a few inches from the wall. His works have a meditative quality embedded in the process, which entails carving coarsely into wood to reveal a multitude of textures that interact with the surface and radiate across the graining in each piece.
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Details
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Wood
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Created:2023
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Unique work
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Signature:Yes
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Miami, Florida
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Commissioned pieces available. Lead time: 5-6 weeks
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Available works ship within 2-4 weeks.
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All artwork is final sale.
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Overall Dimensions
Dimensions: 48w | 7d in
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Installation Notes
Assembly Required: No
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Artist
Alex Downs
Alex Downs developed a distinctive method of carving by spinning stacks of wood on a potter’s wheel and shaping them with a chainsaw blade. His organic mandalas have a meditative quality that reflects his renewed interest in Eastern philosophy ever since buying a home in the Hudson Valley across the river from a Buddhist temple.
