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Glen Guarino
- Male
- Cedar Grove, NJ
- United States
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Showing at ICFF 2013 in Seclay booth.
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Guarino Furniture Designs http://www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Guarino-Guarino-Furniture-Designs/162326904129?ref=ts
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- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- NJ
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Guarino Furniture Designs http://www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com/ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Guarino-Guarino-Furniture-Design... Twitter http://twitter.com/GlenGuarino
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- My love for working with wood began when I was nine years old visiting my uncle in England. There, I watched him build a model sailboat. When I returned home, I built a workbench in my parents' basement and started working with simple tools and scrap wood. Over the years, my skills improved, and I began to develop my style. I came to the realization that if my work was to improve craftsmanship, material, and function was not enough. The work had to be about form. I decided to earn a Fine Arts Masters in Studio Art.
Now, many commissions later I hope my furniture conveys a sense of the person behind the art: someone who loves the creative process. Each new design is an adventure, exploring my imagination and the potential of the material. My hands-on approach allows me to let the simplicity of the design reveal itself, creating a piece that imparts serenity and calm, reflecting the tree’s grace and strength. As the design becomes real and tangible, I get a sense of a tree evolving into a new life as a useful piece of art. I’m grateful to be the catalyst for this rebirth.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com/
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- glass, furniture, metals, wood, I enjoy designing and making furniture. When a piece is not in use it should enhance one's work or living space. I follow several basic principles. I try to present the natural beauty of the wood to showcase the furniture. Another concept I try to follow is the Asian theory of elegant simplicity. I am dedicated to the fact that I will always design furniture, but also to marrying good design,art & materials with the function of the piece.I use rescued lumber whenever possible.
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Glen Guarino's Videos
Glen Guarino's Blog
Zachary Dillinger's article
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Live bench-side technique demonstrations
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 10:25am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Furniture Society Members Gallery: Invitation to Exhibit
Posted on March 21, 2012 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Glen G. Guarino in Art Connections 8
Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
"Reconnecting the Maker and the Buyer" at WoodExpo 2011
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 4:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Latest Activity
Glen Guarino posted a blog postZachary Dillinger's article
Stefano Pedonesi commented on Glen Guarino's group Enlighten MeStefano Pedonesi joined Glen Guarino's group
Enlighten Me
Jennifer Merchant commented on Glen Guarino's group Enlighten MeJennifer Merchant joined Glen Guarino's groupEnlighten Me
Tom McCarthy joined Glen Guarino's groupEnlighten Me
Sue Schneider commented on Glen Guarino's group Enlighten MeGlen Guarino commented on Glen Guarino's group Enlighten MeGlen Guarino posted a blog postLive bench-side technique demonstrations
Enlighten Me
Comment Wall (97 comments)
- At 5:03am on January 31, 2013,
Ross Annels said… Thanks - there are some great work craftworkers here in Australia.
- At 7:15pm on January 16, 2013,
Michael Brown said… Glen, Thank you for the welcome.
Like your sculptural work, I mostly make chairs(keeping the wolf from the door) but just finished a desk with a little bit of carving on some wooden rocks for a leg.
Michael
- At 2:45pm on December 18, 2012,
Richard Townsend said… Thanks for the welcome Glen. I admire your design integrity and adherence to old world workmanship.
- At 3:16pm on November 19, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through December 15, 2013.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 3:23pm on October 24, 2012, Sue Schneider said…
Thank you, Glen. I appreciate the heads-up for the Enlighten Me entry.
- At 6:19pm on October 23, 2012,
Andrea L. Moon said… Hi Glen,
Thank you! Your work is quite beautiful!
Best,
Andy
- At 1:06pm on August 18, 2012,
Joshua P McVety said… Your work is very well made. I particularly like your inventive, complex joinery. These paired next to bold more simple forms creates a nice cohesive design. Thank you for being my first connection.
- At 7:21pm on August 4, 2012,
Sue Amendolara said… Thanks, Glen. I like your work a lot, too. I just saw the video on you and it was great!
- At 10:42am on January 13, 2012,
Rameen Ahmed said… Thanks for the reminder, hoping to submit!
- At 6:03pm on November 22, 2011,
Anita Mills said… - Thanks for your positive comment about my vessels. I, too, love working in wood... I'm a turner. In fact, just got rid of a big gas kiln to make more room for my lathes and wood shop. I've enjoyed seeing your work, too. AM
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