"Michael Peterson: Evolution/Revolution"

From 1990 to 2010, this artist not only evolved, but he revolutionized the craft of wood sculpture

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Artist Michael Peterson has been busy in the last 20 years, as you'll see in his new show "Michael Peterson: Evolution/Revolution." You'll see the wood sculptor's early work, mostly lathe-turned bowls, along with his current works, made by another method. These days Peterson uses pieces of wet wood, which he hollows out using a chainsaw. During the drying process, the wood shrinks, warps and contorts without any manipulation by the artist. Each piece is smoothed, then sometimes bleached before Peterson applies repeated coats of pigment. More than 35 works make up the exhibit. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Through July 2. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main. For information, call 713-529-4848 or visit www.crafthouston.org. Free.
Tuesdays-Sundays. Starts: March 30. Continues through June 2, 2010

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