
Wall Sculpture "Bleached Walnut Fibonacci Shell" by Andy DiPietro
Andy’s wood artistry is a culmination of his life-long love for woodworking and his artistic and engineering skills. Those who meet him for the first time quickly experience his passion and commitment to wood art. Andy has always been inspired by artists who can take their medium and twist it in unimaginable ways. For example, Andy is an avid fan of Seattle glass artist Chihuly and the legendary Murano glass artisans. Andy strives to create wood carvings that mimic undulating folds of fabric. He carves the wood wet and slowly allows it to dry. His actual wood carving technique is one which he as mastered over years of trial and error. Andy’s wood sculptures have gained world-wide recognition. His undulating wood vessels and his dynamic sculptural series are renowned among wood aficionados . Andy has been honored with many news features about his incomparable style, including articles in American Woodturner, Creative Woodturning New Zealand, and Woodturning Magazine in England. H