Mark Sanger
Mark lives in Dorset with his wife and two children. He originally trained within the aerospace industry and this was his first introduction to turning albeit with metal.
A short time after finishing his apprenticeship he took a career in the civil sector during which time he decided to start woodturning. He found turning gave him a release from his work and enabled him to rediscover his creative side which he could do without any form of external constraint.
After some time he decided to leave his career in search of a more peaceful and fulfilling existence and decided to delve deeper into woodturning and sculpting as a way of life.
His work involves the use of locally sourced storm damaged or diseased wood and at times he uses exotic timbers to enhance his pieces. He is careful to ensure that all of the materials he uses come from a sustainable source.
His work is free flowing of simple form. It should evolve from the here and now, second by second. He may have an idea of what he is going to produce, whether it is a bowl, hollow form or sculpture but beyond this the piece evolves as he works. His work may take a different path than intended but this for him is the difference between true freedom of expression and constraint.
Wanting to remain free in his thought and the way he works, he constantly experiments with different textures, methods of colouring and enhancement, in a way he feels will work in harmony with the wood.
Mark is a member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and The American Association of Woodturners.
Fine Artists
- Clifford Blakey BWS
- John Connolly
- Christina Harris
- Emma Holliday
- Paula Horsley
- Clive Jebbett
- Terry Kellett
- Hazel Lale
- Tamara Lawson
- Barry Pickersgill
- Jean Picton
- David Starley
- Lucia Smith
- Victoria Stewart
- Jo Stockdale
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