Nicholas Rowe

Based at his studio Nicholas continues to develop his artistic woodturning practice drawing inspiration from the bark, grain, imperfections and distinctive features in green/wet, seasoned and reclaimed wood he sources locally. Uninterested in copying contemporary trends he continues to progress his material sensitive philosophy he began during his BA (Hons) 3D Design and Craft Degree at the Colchester School of Art, graduating in 2015.

Deciding initially what form enables the best appreciation of the natural material’s visual and tactile qualities, Nicholas is often induced to alter the final form to respect hidden voids, cracks, Spalting lines or grain ripples that reveal themselves whilst turning. These features may pose challenges that others shy away from but he continues to hone the skills required to incorporate them as they are true to the material’s character and uniqueness. 

Nicholas hopes to imbue additional longevity to a piece by permanently marking the name of the wood and its growing place underneath. Turning a client’s treasured wood brings additional responsibilities as the piece resonates stronger and is valued greater. He is generating work with increasing aesthetic impact while refining his already highly acknowledged surface finishes.

Nicholas is a member of the Colchester Art Society, Cuckoo Farm Studios, Society of Designer Craftsmen, Suffolk, Essex & Cambs Borders (SECB) & Colchester Woodturning Clubs and Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB).

www.cuckoofarmstudios.org.uk/nicholas-rowe

www.societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk/our-makers/nicholas-rowe

Twitter/X: @RowzoMaker

rowzo@tiscali.co.uk

Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Road, Colchester, CO4 5HH