Nicholas Barnes

My process, which I call Wood Cloisonne, begins with collecting wood from my Appalachian home place and creating a woodturning. I then inlay multitudes of small wooden pieces, most of which I have wrapped in thin metal, into the original woodturning. Through this process, I am able to achieve a look that presents familiar materials in an innovative way, as well as infuse my own artistic sensibilities. Every piece I complete is its own story. That story includes my medium of choice, my many decisions as an artist and craftsperson, and even representations of the life I have lived.