David Munyak
Woodturning and Treenware
“Woodturning is about curves and curves fascinate me. A beautiful curve can give a sense of movement to a static object, creating a sudden feeling of tension in the observer and releasing it just as quickly. I strive to incorporate these qualities into my work.”
David finds the immediacy of woodturning alluring after years of building objects that required design before construction. He continues his search for the perfect curve, drawing inspiration from nature, other design disciplines and the female form.
David turns each object freehand. While turning, he frequently touches the work with his hands to evaluate things like wall thickness and surface smoothness. This, coupled with ongoing visual assessment of overall shape, relationship of curves, figure in the wood and other aspects, helps to achieve the goal of visual and physical balance in a piece.
Most pieces are created from local native hardwoods such as maple, ash, cherry, walnut and others, especially those that offer unusual figure or grain. Occasionally, imported woods which offer colors, grain, or density that differ from domestic species are used.
David Munyak
Furnituremaker/Woodturner
P.O. Box 1181
Middletown Springs, Vermont 05757802-235-1390
dmwood@vermontel.net
www.davidmunyak.com
