I have been around woodworking for all my life, as my father taught woodworking for more than thirty years. I have always worked with wood in various forms to create functional and non-functional pieces.

I sought out woodturning as a way to express myself and relieve stress. I find it magical to stand in front of a wood lathe and watch long thin ribbons of wood fly over my shoulder, exposing a form within.

I try to expose the beauty of the piece I am working on by defining the shape to show the grain pattern in all its glory. I turn a variety of woods, both domestic and exotic, often searching for salvaged wood. I love simple forms that do not take away from the natural beauty of the wood itself. I believe that woodturning gives a piece of wood a second life that can be enjoyed for generations.

Keim Artworks
Matt Keim
2649 Forest Glen Dr.
Pacific, MO 63069
314-791-9000
e-mail Keim Artworks
www.keimartworks.com

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