Artist Profile - Keith Fenton
Brown Oak bowl tall
Medium: Oak
Measurements: 39cm Diameter, 18 cm Height
Price: £260 plus delivery
Ash Bowl
Medium: turned ash wood
Measurements: Diameter 44cm Height 7cm
Price: £200 plus delivery
Nest of 8 bowls and mortar
Medium: Ash
Measurements: Diameter 51cm Height 22cm
Price: £800 plus delivery
Beech Bowl
Medium: turned beech wood
Measurements: Diameter 50cm Height 25cm
Price: £240 plus delivery
Ash Bowl
Medium: ash
Measurements: Diameter 47cm Height 10cm
Price: £200 plus delivery
Lime bowl
Medium: Lime
Measurements: 52cm Diameter, 14cm Height
Price: £300 plus delivery
Brown Oak bowl tall
Medium: Oak
Measurements: 39cm Diameter, 18 cm Height
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Price: £260 plus delivery
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Biography
Keith was born in Carlisle Cumbria, on November 5th 1953. A birth date that
provided a license to produce wooden off cuts for burning if ever there was
one.
Before he arrived on the scene his father started work as an apprentice
joiner only to have the Second World War dictate a change of direction into
army service. Prior to this impromptu change of employment a wood lathe was
purchased initially to make wheels for wooden toys. The Bidex lathe, saw
occasional use until 2008.
Having been born into a household where an affinity with wood existed and a
lathe was available, it was probably inevitable that Keith would develop a
lifelong relationship with timber. His wood turning experience started at
school in Lancaster at age twelve. The interest was fostered by an enthusiastic
elderly teacher, Alan Chadwick, a retired carpenter and competent turner. Keith’s
initial efforts were supported by the presence of the lathe at home and the
gift of a new set of turning tools from his Father.
Artist Statement
Keith prefers to work with timber from native grown trees, the majority of
which are chain sawn in the fields, hand sawn into blanks, the end grain sealed
and then air dried before use. Timber is selected carefully for its grain and
unusual markings. The turnings are both utilitarian and artistic, occasionally
combined. By turning, this felled timber is saved from becoming firewood and
can provide eternal use or pleasure.
Keith Fenton is a member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain,
The Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners, The Forest of Dean Woodturners
and The Heart of England Woodturners.