“The most precise work is generally done by hand, with hand tools. Some people rely on machines for their precision, and my way of working is backwards. I rely on the machines for doing the gross stock removal and then, when it comes to the final refinements and fitting of joints and things, making things work together, I rely more on sharp-edged tools that I push by hand.”
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Martin Puryear
Martin Puryear, born on May 23, 1941, is a renowned American sculptor and painter. His works are known for their unique style, profound understanding of materials, and exploration of themes such as the relationship between humans and nature, as well as history and memory. more
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Source: The Tabernacle in the Wilderness