ABOUT Turned Works
Artist Warren Vienneau
Warren Vienneau was born in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills where he still lives today.
In 1980 he began his career as an artist, and has since flourished as a professional woodturner. He is strongly influenced by the natural form that he sees existing in the materials he uses. Blending smooth turned lines with the voids and natural edges that are characteristic of the different burl woods is his trademark.
Warren uses premium, exotic burl wood to make functional and decorative items for the home. A burl is a rounded, knotty growth on a tree, which can be pretty ugly on the outside, but surprisingly beautiful on the inside! When the unattractive burl is put into Warren's hands, he transforms it into a work of art, creating bowls, vases, candle holders, sculptures and even wine glasses that reveal the inner beauty of the burl.
Many wonder at how he can make such delicate pieces. In turning hollow vessels, Warren has to first shape the outside profile and then slowly remove the inside through a small opening at the top. For many of his works, Warren lets the natural form of the raw wood become the guiding principle for the piece's design. "My focus as an artist is to create a finished piece which shows the work of my hand while preserving some of the natural existing beauty that was already there. The excitement of revealing colors, figure and form hidden beneath the rugged surfaces keeps my enthusiasm alive," he says. This process is time consuming and delicate. Each creation is one-of-a-kind and signed by artist Warren Vienneau.
Warren's work is represented in prestigious galleries throughout the US and Internationally. Each unique piece is of heirloom quality and will enrich your home and add charm to your décor.
