Sunday, September 25, 2011

Kemi Fall Gala: Slilent Auction Part 4 - Artisans

Solid Cedar Bench crafted by Alan Page
Estimated Value $200 Minimum bid $75
Aldo Leopold (1887 – 1948) was an American author, professor at the University of Wisconson, and environmentalist. He designed the "Leopold Bench" for use at his farm. This solid cedar bench is based on the original Leopold design using 2x6 and 2x8 solid cedar. Bench is 49-1/2" wide, 30" high and 27" deep (at base).


Jewellery by Jodi McLean 
Estimated value $25 min bid $10

Pottery by Marie Moliner 
Estimated value $50 min bid $20

Meet MO- the  porcelain Meditation Oval . Thrown on a wheel, painted with black slip, and carved by hand. Used   as a paperweight--it  holds its weight! Held in your hands, it offers of  tactile and visual inspiration. Donated by Marie Moliner, a culture-crat who has found her peace pounding clay for over 35 years.