Fishes Bottle Vase

1987

Michelle Holzapfel, Vermont, U.S.A
H. 12" x 14 x 4 1/2"; Cherry Burl
Photo by John Carlano
WTC collection

As a sculptor, Michelle Holzapfel uses the lathe to quickly remove wood to a rough form. In Fishes Bottle Vase, a multi-axis approach combines two artistic objectives. She releases the fish from the "bowl" while creating "handles" for the vase.