1st Friday at Gallery Calapooia featuring John Mikkelson

JOHN MIKKELSON

John Mikkelson is a woodworker and member artist at Gallery Calapooia in Albany’s historic downtown, John has long enjoyed playing off the contrasts between various wood species to create boldness and drama in his work.

There are many uniquely beautiful woods out there that can provide distinct looks. But, with a few notable exceptions, the raw materials that woodworkers have to choose from all tend to lie on a brown-ish spectrum. Want to feature some bright green or blue in your woodwork? Well, that takes a different approach entirely. John has leaned carefully into incorporating epoxy resin and vibrant wood dyes into his work allowing him to retain the sense of movement that figured wood grain offers.

John’s notebook of ideas grows each day, with both boldly colored designs and plenty of traditional wood creations awaiting their turn at the workbench. The challenge and delight in translating beautiful pieces of local hardwoods into works that are uniquely, enduringly appealing is what sends him to his shop each day – especially the grey, rainy ones!  

John art will be featured from February 25- March 29

For more about this month's featured artists, their work, and other artist information please visit Gallery Calapooia.