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John Thompson
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John Thompson, a retired forester living in Duluth, creates these trees from found and discarded wood.2 of 7
David H. Haessig
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Sarona, Wisconsin artist David H. Haessig created these cutting boards and shakers from exotic and locally harvested wood.3 of 7
Tim Byrns
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Duluth artist Tim Byrns' stacked rock lamp is inspired by the stacked rocks used throughout history as memorials and landmarks.4 of 7
Kevin Kaye
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Michigan artist Kevin Kaye uses Lake Superior rocks to create these lamps. This lamp sells for $495, but he offers others ranging in cost from $125 to $650.5 of 7
John Thompson
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John Thompson is an artist and retired forester in Duluth who creates these trees from found and discarded wood. Suggested retail $5 to $85.6 of 7
Tim Byrns
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Tim Byrns, a Duluth artist, uses stacked rocks to create this lamp. It retails for $325.7 of 7
David H. Haessig
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These cutting boards are created by Sarona, Wisconsin artist David H. Haessig. He makes them from exotic and locally harvested wood. Suggested retail $24 to $48.Light Stonework
Michigan artist Kevin Kaye travels to Lake Superior for inspiration and materials to make his rock lamps. “The lamps are put together using no glue!” Kevin says. “After drilling the rock, I hand carve them to fit each other. The rod that the electrical cord goes through acts as a bolt.” You can find these lamps on Kevin’s website, along with a listing of art shows he will attend and galleries exhibiting his work.
- Suggested retail: $495 (Range $125-$650)
- Where to look: The artist’s website at www.rockinkaye.com.
Trees Out of Trees
Duluth artist and retired forester John Thompson works with discarded and found wood: “The last count, I had 42 different woods in the shop.” Damaged wood, such as that from ant-eaten trees, lends unique aspects to these 3- to 15-inch trees.
- Suggested retail: $5 to $85
- Where to look: The Art Dock (218-722-1451) in Duluth, the Kess Gallery (218-365-5066) in Ely, Minnesota, and Hayward Mercantile (715-634-7179) in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Lighting the Way
Duluth artist Tim Byrns uses regional materials. His stone lamps are inspired by stacked rocks used throughout history as memorials and landmarks. “This lamp, constructed from the locally abundant, and mind-numbingly old Precambrian bedrock upon which the city of Duluth rests, celebrates this ancient form,” he says.
- Suggested retail: $325
- Where to look: Waters of Superior Gallery (218-786-0233) in Duluth and select art shows nationwide listed on www.timbyrns.com.
A Fine Cut
Sarona, Wisconsin, artist David H. Haessig uses exotic and locally harvested woods, laminated by a special technique to create his art for DHH Designs. November 7 he will be at the Superior Holiday Art Fair at the Superior Middle School.
- Suggested retail: $48 for large boards (8x17 inches); $34 for small boards (8x12 inches); $24 for shakers.
- Where to look: Online at wisconsinmade.com or in Wisconsin at Brickyard Pottery (715-468-7341) and the Potter’s Shed (800-850-8880), both in Shell Lake, at Spooner Market & Grill (715-635-6833), and at Cabin Fever Pottery (715-656-3305) in Danbury.
