Meet the Artist
Gavin Tougher
woodworking
Gavin does traditional woodworking utilizing sustainably sourced lumber, reclaimed wood and other organic material. As a maker, Gavin Tougher’s intention is not to replicate or abstract, but to illuminate what lies before us. His works take on various forms, from three-dimensional poems that hang on the wall to more functional sculptural spaces that serve as sites for wildlife to interact and inhabit. Under the name Pith to Bark, these works are brought out and into life, to bring attention to what already exists, offering a fresh perspective on the world and our place within it. Materials are salvaged from past building projects, sustainably sourced and foraged.
The act of creation is a form of inquiry, a means of grappling with the complexities of our world and revealing the hidden beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Making is Gavin’s chosen method of exploration and comprehension, guided by physical materials and propelled by the phenomena that intersect daily life. In an era of rapid development and innovation, the built environment is expanding at an unprecedented pace, exerting a profound impact on our lives and the natural world. Pith to Bark has been active in the vending and art market scene for the past year with notable shows.
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