John Buck

Woman of the House, 1999

Longview, 2008

Remember the Maine, 2007

John Buck's mastery of his material is inspirational. He's the King of Wood. Or The Wood Boss. In any case, he can carve anything, but as a 3d draftsmen giving volume to lines. He always makes certain these forms serve his concept, which is born from a wide range of historical inspiration, and social consciousness of contemporary issues such as dwindling natural resources. Apparently he also carves a huge array of realistic objects that for whatever reason don't end up in his work. Buck's skills extend to woodcuts on the scale of 8 by 4 feet, and, most recently, kinetic wooden sculptures.

You can view more of his works at Paule Anglim or his own site.