Malcolm Tibbetts has been a wood worker most of his life and has been a segmented woodturning artist for the past 16 years. His work resides in many prestigious collections and museums around the world and he has won numerous awards for his art. He shares his passion for this unique art form by conducting demonstrations at national symposiums, woodworking schools, and club meetings. As the author of the highly acclaimed book, “The Art of Segmented Woodturning”, and as the producer of segmented turning “How To” DVD’s, he is recognized as one of the most innovative segmenters in the world. He lives in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

ARTIST STATEMENT
Segmented woodturning is an art form with few limitations. By combining components, I can create just about any shape or size and by arranging different wood species, I can create just about any type of surface design. There are few art forms with this much freedom. This lack of restriction keeps my mind engaged contemplating the possibilities. Long before I have finished one piece, my mind is busy designing and solving the technical challenges of my next project. I have always loved working with wood and this art form gives me the opportunity to work with woods from around the world. It thereby gives me the opportunity to share these wonderful materials with many people. Beautiful wood is almost a magical substance; gallery visitors experience an uncontrollable urge to touch the surfaces that I have created using these treasures of nature. Many designs require innovative assembly solutions, much like puzzle solving; and just like the joy of solving a puzzle, there is great joy in inventing assembly techniques. I do what I do because "it's fun" - the designing, the joy of working with wood, the puzzle solving, and the inter-action with other people.