Hawley wood work exhibits

Wood Art on Display at Winds Cafe, Westcott House

Wood sculpture by Tom Hawley. Ocufoil 6;
walnut, maple, resin lens; 19" x 35

New works by wood artist Tom Hawley will be on display at the Winds Cafe (www.windscafe.com) in Yellow Springs through October 2. The exhibit, titled “Ocufoils,” features wall sculptures crafted of wood from local storm-damaged trees and resin lenses that Hawley shapes on a lathe and then polishes to optical clarity.

Hawley’s work can also be seen at the Westcott House (www.westcotthouse.org) in Springfield on September 26 at a special event celebrating the fifth anniversary of the historic home’s renovation and featuring Frank Lloyd Wright’s grandson, Eric, as a special guest. Wood bowls and clocks made from the majestic catalpa tree that once stood behind the house and was felled during Hurricane Ike in September 2008 will be on display and are available for purchase.

Hawley, who was selected for the Ohio Designer Craftsmen Best of 2010 show, lives and works in Yellow Springs. His 3,200 sq. ft workshop, located in the Millworks Business Center, will be open to the public during the Yellow Springs Artist Studio Tour (www.ysarts.org) October 16 and 17. More information about the artist and his work can be found at www.hawleyclockworks.com or by calling 937.423.3545.