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Travis Skinner

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Born

in Baltimore, Maryland , The United States

Website

https://www.100handed.org/

Genre

Art, Nonfiction

Influences

Lloyd Kahn, Ram Dass, Herman Hesse, Barry Shapiro, Art Boericke, Yogan ...more

Member Since

August 2007

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Travis is a Pacific Northwest based multimedia sculptor, carver, metalsmith, carpenter and author.

I was born in the slippery humid sweat of August in Baltimore, Maryland. My foundations of practice began and grew through soccer, skateboarding, carving, juggling, building forts, skipping rocks and music. These activities nurtured a deep passion and desire for physical play. I have always been comfortable and inspired being outside. It was in the forest and streams that my ideas really took shape. The woods are a refuge for my creativity and a provider of my materials. My soul is deeply fulfilled when my hands are able to commune with mud, sticks, and rocks.

Py the dog and I share a home we call the Leafspring. Nestled in the foothills of the ...more

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Cherry Bead and Cup with Stinging Nettle Cordage

This Cherry Wood Bead and Cup with Stinging Nettle Cordage was made using traditional techniques for natural materials that celebrate handcraft in a utilitarian and sculptural form. Knife facets create texture that reflect light terrifically. Each blade stroke can be felt and these low relief fingerprints are revealed by high angle light. My work is in celebration of the morning light.
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