New in from Maggie Shapiro, local woodturner: Ebonized Maple Burl with Kingman Turquoise Inlay. Measuring 6 x 15 inches. This piece, one amongst thirteen pieces available at Thornwood Gallery in Santa Fe, is a perfect example of the art that nature makes meeting the artist who knows how to highlight it.

Maggie Shapiro is a Santa Fe-based woodturner whose work bridges the gap between natural preservation and sculptural artistry. Specializing in decorative and functional bowls, vessels, and intricate basket-illusion pieces, she sees time at the lathe as a collaborative dialogue with fallen wood. Rather than imposing a predetermined shape, Shapiro lets the wood's inherent voids, figure, and swirling grain dictate the final form. To accentuate these natural characteristics, she often incorporates complementary materials such as stone and metal or adds striking depth through tactile carving. Deeply influenced by the elegant curves of traditional pottery and the geometric motifs found in nature, Shapiro aims to craft visual delights that honor the unique, raw beauty of every piece of wood she touches.

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