David Delthony - Artisit's Biography


	artist's statement For over 20 years my life has been thoroughly intertwined with the sculptured furniture that I create and the realization of this endeavor has taken me from New York to West Berlin and most recently to southern Utah. The focus of my work has always been the dialog between ergonomics and aesthetic values and I have tried to incorporate and balance these in each object. It is my intention to create functional sculptures without sacrificing artistic values, hence the concept of sculptured furniture.
As a furniture artist I sculpt with wood, investigating interior space and defining exterior boundaries. Simultaneously, I utilize the inherent qualities of the material and my knowledge of ergonomics to create organic forms which engage the user through function and my personal visual language. Working within the concept and syntax of fine furniture, I endeavor to infuse my work with an artistic sensuality, embracing visual and tactile senses and encouraging the human contact which defines my vision as an artist. Complete resume and biography.
creating sculptured furniture
	The challenging process of creating "sculptured furniture" - envisioning, laminating, chain saw sculpting, sanding, finishing - involves demanding skills and complex techniques. Transforming the artistic idea into reality begins with a clay model or sketches from which individual layers of templates evolve.
Using my knowledge of woodworking gained through my extensive training as a Master Cabinetmaker in Germany, I carefully joint and laminate wood to create the rough shape. Hours of chain saw sculpting, sanding and finishing result in functional studio furniture pieces which combine my artistic vision with ergonomics and the highest level of craftsmanship.
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