SPALTED WOOD PART II of VIII: Mel and Mark Lindquist by Dr. Sara Robinson and Mark Lindquist

SPALTED WOOD PART II of VIII
"Spalted Wood," a series of eight short videos, documents the historic meeting of artist Mark Lindquist and artist/scientist Dr. Sara Robinson in June of 2017.
In "Spalted Wood: Part II," Dr. Sara Robinson and Mark Lindquist meet in the Lindquist Studios Gallery to discuss the Lindquists' role in introducing spalted wood into the craft world of the 1960s. Dr. Robinson talks about the significance of spalted wood and the work of the Lindquists in the development of the woodturning movement of the late 20th century.
Spalted wood -- the material and the term itself -- was introduced into the American craft movement in the 1970s by woodturning pioneers Melvin and Mark Lindquist. Into a culture that expected wooden vessels to be straight-grained, sound, "good" wood, they introduced non-utilitarian vases and bowls made from wood in advanced stages of decomposition, displaying dramatic calligraphic black lines. Through Mel and Mark's attendance at craft fairs, demonstrations, participation in gallery exhibitions, and publication of articles about how to harvest and use spalted wood, the acceptance of the material by the public and by other turners gradually spread until it became a mainstay of the emerging American studio woodturning movement.
From the beginning of her studies in woodworking and art in the 1990s, Sara (Seri) Robinson was fascinated by spalted wood, and particularly by the color changes sometimes caused when fungi claim territory in decaying wood. She worked almost exclusively with spalted wood throughout her pursuit of an art degree from Northern Michigan University. Recognizing that there was no clear connection between the art world's conception of spalted wood and scientific research into wood pathology, she pursued postgraduate studies in wood science at Michigan Technological University, receiving her masters and PhD, bringing the art and science of this material together. Through her research, Seri has made astonishing discoveries about the properties of spalted wood pigments, redefined "spalting" based on an understanding of the biological phenomena that produce it, traced the history of the use of this material back to the Middle Ages, and opened up avenues for research into the potential practical uses of spalting pigments, such as in textiles, solar cells, and medicines.
Spalted Wood Part II MUSIC
All Music is from RUclips Audio Library
SPALTED WOOD PART II
Brother Jack 1:47 JR Tundra Jazz & Blues | Funky
Silver 02:39 Riot Rock | Bright
Pushing The Stone 01:55 Silent Partner Rock | Funky
Walk The Dog 01:37 Coyote Hearing Country & Folk | Happy
Blues Blast 03:00 John Deley Jazz & Blues | Dramatic
SPALTED WOOD is a collaboration between Mark Lindquist of Lindquist Studios and Dr. Sara Robinson, assistant professor at Oregon State University. SPALTED WOOD was filmed mainly at Lindquist Studios in Florida as well as at Oregon State University.
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[@triad1908]

Fantastic video. I never knew who started spalted wood - amazing to see that section where Mel Lindquist is talking. Excellent video - very informative.

[@joelseymour6372]

Sara, very interesting. Thank you.

[@rickcaron4462]

I've been turning for 4 years now, and was starting to lose a little bit of interest. Standard bowls, natural edge bowls, different types of wood,,different finishes, Been there. Then i was at my friends lot (he's an arborist ), all these logs lying around, as i cut thru 1 I saw this funny pattern, looked like pedals of a daisy. Made a natural edge bowl, and it had all these black zone lines in it, and at least 1 different color. Well i',m now hyped again. Thank you, if not for your interest in spalting i'm sure my interest in bowl turning would have kept going downhill. Your book is very informative. Now i can take to the next step, spalting my wood. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@s.c.robinson4193]

Good luck with your new passion! Spalting is a rabbit hole from which I have yet to surface, some fifteen years later.

[@jedtaylor3551]

To me.........its the wood
I have people all the time tell me ooooo......you are so talented and I tell them every time.......what I love about turning is it is not about me or the little amount of talent I have or actually don't
It is the wood...........and right now.......and lots and lots and lots of sandpaper
nothing I do is normal as in straight grain.......I turn roots, knots, burls,stumps..........anything odd or interesting
about 75% retired from a career of building golf course bridges and I had the same perversion there
it provided a 25 year career in the 5% club as far as income in the US
there is always a place for "interesting" in the world
great article