Exhibit: Wondrous Works In Wood by Aaron Hammer

Wondrous Works In Wood by Aaron Hammer at VAC

Volcano Art Center is proud to announce the exhibition Wondrous Works In Wood by Aaron Hammer.  The exhibit featuring lathe-turned works of art opens July 15^th and will continue through August 20^th, 2023.  The gallery is open daily, 9am -5pm in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A reception with the artist will take place on the opening day, Saturday, July 15^th from 2-4pm.  While the exhibit is free to attend, park entrances fees apply.

The solo exhibition showcases a collection of newly-finished turned woodwork made from trees that were grown in Hawai’i. The works include natural-edged bark lipped bowls, traditional calabash shaped bowls, and large-scale platters. The scale of the pieces range in size from 8″ to 36″ in diameter. Aaron chooses to use previously-fallen Hawaiʻi grown trees in an effort to protect Hawaiʻi’s  cherished forest resources. He states, “ In the pieces I create, I attempt to honor these sacred trees by creating heirloom-quality work that is loved by families for generations. The fallen trees or urban-salvaged trees that I work with are often full of flaws, imperfections and defects. I endeavor to embrace these challenges and turn these flaws into unique features.”