Alex Bond of Mancos metamorphosizes elements such as wood, stone and metal into artworks worthy of a grand display. “Carving away at wood and stone is a perfect metaphor for carving the toxic layers of life and revealing something pure and childlike — something artistic,” he says. See, for example, how Bond boosts the appearance of burls — malformed tree growths — to create stunning pieces like centerpieces, bowls and vases. Check them out at etsy.com/shop/TheBoysandBurlsClub or theboysandburlsclub.com.
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