Jim Piper

Wood has always been part of my life. I was raised in a logging community in SW Oregon, learning about wood and the forest around me as I grew up. In the early 80’s I milled the timbers for the construction of our house from trees that grew where I built the house, NW of Portland, OR.

In 2011 I began woodturning, deriving much satisfaction from making simple, elegant forms. My association with artists over 40 years, first as a photographer for 25 years, and later as a craftsman, instilled an ardent respect for form and quality that I continually strive to achieve with my work. Over the last few years my turned pieces have evolved into a pallet for embellishment that often reflects my environmental experiences and love of nature. The evolution of each piece, as it begins to symbolize my conceptual image, is always captivating.

Events participated in

• 2018 Collaboration