Timothy O’Neill

Tim O’Neill’s interest in anthropology and archeology has led to his research in historical artwork of the Mayan culture, African Textiles as well as Chinese sculpture and enamel work. This exploration has facilitated his creation of a body of work using traditional woodworking techniques such as carving and burning. The burnt surface of the carved works creates an age and weightiness to the pieces. Contrasting this with the beautiful and refined figured woods and innovative techniques, each piece has a feel of being both ancient and contemporary.

Arc Coffee Table
Glass, maple, black lacquer

Tortoise Table
Burnt poplar, black lacquer

Cusi Cabinet
Macassar, ebony, curly cherry

Bent Knee Hall Table
Curly Maple, Pomele Sepele, burned,dyed and carved Anigre

Henry Table
Makore, burned and dyed Basswood