Accession Number
2002/2.164

Title
Enclosed Vessel

Artist(s)
Terry Martin

Object Creation Date
1996

Medium & Support
coolibah burl

Dimensions
6 13/16 x 17 1/2 x 14 in. (17.15 x 44.45 x 35.56 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Robert M. and Lillian Montalto Bohlen

Label copy
Born and raised in Australia, Terry Martin spent much of his life traveling the world and exploring different careers—including mining, touring with the Australian ballet, and working as a stage manager in the theater—before discovering woodturning.
Made from coolibah burl, a rare wood native to Australia, Enclosed Vessel retains its natural, rough finish. Its design and surface texture impart a primitive feeling to the piece, while the two curving arms enveloping the bowl mark a departure from the traditional vessel form. The characteristics of this piece place it within a woodcrafting tradition linked to historic categories, which include specimens of rare and natural forms, where material and human skill merge to create the extraordinary. Martin skillfully brings to the wood the sophistication of his visions. His work reflects a deep respect for the environment, while capturing the spirit of Australia.
from the exhibition Nature Transformed: Wood Art from the Bohlen Collection, June 12 – October 3, 2004

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
vessels (containers)
wood (plant material)