David Croxton: The Art of Turning

David Croxton: The Art of Turning spotlights the work of nationally and internationally recognized woodturner David Croxton. A highlight of the show is his Basket Illusion pieces, where a solid piece of wood is crafted to look like a woven basket. The exhibit also includes items from his Ancient Dwellings series, along with turned vessels of natural wood whose exceptional grain and color need no embellishment. "Turning wood is like magic; it begins when the lathe starts spinning and sharp tools send wood chips flying into the air like natural confetti. The beauty of the wood is revealed as material is turned away." Croxton has shown in multiple exhibits and art events in Placitas, New Mexico, and at the New Mexico State Fair, where his work has earned multiple First Place ribbons and a Best of Show over the past three years. He has been a member of the New Mexico Wood Turners since 2018 and the American Association of Woodturners since 2023. His work has been featured twice in the AAW's "Beyond the Bevel" and recognized as "Turning of the Week" in the members' gallery of the AAW online forum. The artists' reception is Saturday, July 11, 1 to 3 pm. The First Sunday ARTScrawl on July 5 includes a demonstration of Croxton's Basketweave Illusion technique from 11 am to 1 pm.