Jerry Kermode / Redwood Bowls

Sebastopol, California artist Jerry Kermode turns only wood growing within the vicinity of where he lives. He works as a display artist, finding the shape that most celebrates the soul of the tree. Each piece is hand-carved on a lathe, using the grain of the wood and its character traits as guides. He considers his work “a taste of California for your home.” Jerry’s vessels have been presented to Prince Edward and to the President of Brazil, among other international dignitaries, and are in museums and private collections. He also enjoys great success as a teacher, holding regular classes at his studio in Sebastopol and at various venues around the country.

About redwood from old growth stumps, Jerry says: “Though these magnificent trees should never have been cut, they were. Over the 100+ years that these stumps sat in the cleared forest, their already beautiful interior aged and darkened. What an honor it is to be able to turn this majestic wood! My joy and responsibility is in sharing the bounty of the forest, unwrapping this beautiful gift of nature while leaving nature to continue her magic.”