Fleming Zuhling
in the calm of the night…
Scandinavian Rolling Pin (often used for Lefse), 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 20 x .5 inches (51 x 1.5 cm), $57.00 Cdn.
Curvy Handled Spoon, 2023, chisel & hand sanded Indonesia hardwood, 21.5 inches (54.5 cm), $85.00 Cdn.
Scoop, 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 14 x 1.5 inches (35.5 x 4 cm), light colour indicates it is from the outer portion of the walnut trunk, $39.00 Cdn.
left to right: Charcuterie Pick, 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), $16.00 Cdn; Spice or Salt Spoons, 2023, walnut & sandpaper, from 4.5 to 6.75 inches (11.5 to 17 cm) long, $16.00 Cdn. each.
Tongs (set), 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 13 inches (33 cm) long, sold.
top to bottom: Butter Knife, 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 7.5 x 1 inches (19 x 2.5 cm), sold; Spice or Salt Spoons, 2023, walnut & sandpaper, from 4.5 to 6.75 inches (11.5 to 17 cm) long, $16.00 Cdn. each.
Long-Handled Spoon (great for tasting), 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 14 x .5 x .75 inches (35.5 x 1.5 x 2 cm), sold.
Curly Handled Sugar Spoon, 2023, chisel & hand sanded walnut, 4.5 x 1 inches (11.5 x 2.5 cm), sold.
working with wood & sandpaper...
With a chisel and sandpaper on wood, in the calm of the night, the artist follows the grain and form of every piece of walnut. For the artist, each work is an exploration into how to express the vocabulary of every single object. The journey from beginning to end is dictated by the subtle feel of the wood in the hand.
Initially using a chisel, the artist shifts to 120-grit sandpaper and gradually works up to the 6000-grit level to achieve a silk smooth surface on each piece.
Private collections: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Fleming Zuhling owns and operates Flatline Finishing in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He specializes in concrete needs for residential, rural, and commercial properties. Grain and cattle farming is also part of his repertoire. He and his wife have a busy young family.