Current Gallery Show
Benches and Shelves
A collection of unique, functional furniture created from wood gathered in Michigan by Michigan woodworker, Peter Czuk
Highly figured birds-eye maple, walnut and cherry are the predominant species in this new collection of benches and shelving. A full time studio furniture artist for over 40 years, Peter Czuk is one of the original artists in the studio furniture movement, developing a distinctive, recognizable style. Peter comments, "I have surrounded myself with an extensive collection of domestic and imported woods…I find the wood to be an important source of inspiration for designing a piece…I use it as a jumping off point on a project."
His wife, Connie Selles, describes the process: "Peter starts his projects with wood slabs from the saw mill that are air dried in his warehouse. Walking through his shop is walking from a downed tree to a furniture showroom. From logs, to stacked drying slabs, to roughed out pieces, to pieces ready for finishing, each item is carefully wrought to let the unique character of the wood determine its use and presentation. No wood is wasted in this process, even little wood scraps collected over the years find their way into new pieces."
Particularly intriguing and exciting is the Czuk wall shelving. Peter designed a cam clamp that holds the shelves in place. When the clamp is loosened the shelves can slide back and forth allowing customized configurations for objects of different sizes.
We have followed Peter's career for many decades and are always delighted by his designs, and by him. Please join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of "Benches and Shelves" and meet Peter on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from noon until 4:00 p.m. "Benches and Shelves" will run from April 7, 2013 through May 28, 2013.Upcoming Exhibitions
June 2, 2013 trough July 23, 2013
Welded metal sculpture made from found objects by Lansing, Michigan artist Troy Sika. Troy was the winner of the Peoples Choice Award for the 2012 Scrapfest in Lansings Old Town. His exhibit at Mackerel Sky will coincide with the 2013 Scrapfest where he and his team will again be participating.
August 3, 2013 through September 29, 2013
Sculptural Ceramics by Leanne Schnepp of East Lansing. Above are examples of small, humorous pieces sold here at Christmas time.
October 6, 2013 through December 3, 2013
Arts and crafts inspired vessels and tiles by Jonathan White, Odd Inq Pottery and Tile. Odd Inq began as an idea for a turn of the century fictional industry, guided by the motto, “Work to no end” which came about while Jon was still a student at The Rhode Island School of Design (‘92). In 1995 Jon settled in Maine and began producing pottery and tile inspired by the Arts and Crafts aesthetic, an art movement born in reaction to the impersonal nature of the industrial revolution.
