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Traditional Madrone Burl Beetle Habitat 2017 | Alison McLennan, California

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Traditional Madrone Burl Beetle Habitat 2017 | Alison McLennan, California
Madrone Burl, epoxy, sand, rubber beetles | 6 x 6 x 6 in/15 x 15 x 15 cm

Beetles inhabit wood. Madrone burl is a favorite of wood turners. This wet-sawn Madrone composition represents ancient habitat revisited with prized material.

About the Artist:
I grew up in Providence, RI and attended Cornell University, where I majored in Entomology. After college I moved to Oakland, CA and rediscovered my lifelong interest in art and my passion for making things. This path led me to Garry Knox Bennett, who became my mentor, friend, and, at times, my employer. 16 years later, I am still making my work in his studio. I am drawn to making studio furniture because it fulfills my need for order, as well as my creative need for expression, while benefitting from my attention to detail.