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Artist Statement for Jim Steichen
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Go to my homepage at: http://www.frontiernet.net/~jimbot/marquetrythumbs.htm for larger .jpegs of my work.
Marquetry is an art form that had its inception in ancient Egyptian wood mosaics. It was revived by ecclesiastic orders
during the Renaissance and reached its highest levels of perfection in the 18th Century primarily as an embellishment on furniture
for royalty. The primary material used is natural wood veneers from some 200 species of trees from all over the world. The marquetry
artist selects species for the right combination of grain, color, and texture to create the impression he wants. The veneers are
cut by knife or fretsaw into the various components that make up the picture. Once assembled the veneers are mounted on a rigid
base, sanded and a finish is applied to protect the wood. The infinite variety of veneers, grain, and figuration insure a unique,
one-of-a-kind product every time.
Caring for a picture is easy. It should be kept away from direct sunlight and should be protected from extremes of heat,
moisture, and dryness. Periodic cleaning with a dry soft clean cloth, as you would with any fine wood, will preserve and enhance
its finish and beauty.
I try to find subjects that are stylized (people & complex modern objects don't really look right with wood-grain all over
them). Note: I retain the copyright on ALL of my marquetry work.
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