Mick Newham's Carvings at Fulcrum Gallery

Living in a region so dense with beautiful trees, it’s easy to take for granted the magic, mundane material called wood. Lucky for us, we have Mick Newham’s carvings to restore a sense wonder to lumber.

The Australian-born artist’s new show debuts at the Fulcrum Gallery on Sept. 18th, with an opening from 6 to 10 p.m. Newham carves bold patterns into heavy, railroad tie-like timbers, then finishes them off with rugged metal plating and flat, vivid paint. The collection will be displayed until Oct. 12th.

Newham will also speak at the gallery on Sept. 28th from 6 to 9 p.m. There, he will describe being influenced by the ladders of the Dogon people of East Mali, who carve large notches in thick branches so they can climb onto their roofs. Perhaps he’ll be convinced to climb one of his own timbers.

Details
Opening reception: September 18th, 6 – 10 p.m.
Artist talk: September 28th, 6 – 9p.m.

Fulcrum Gallery
1308 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Open 7 days a week by appointment
Thurs. 6-9 p.m.
Sat. & Sun 12-6 p.m.
253-250-0520

Link to the Fulcrum Gallery