Meet Barry Crust local artist showing Sept 30 in the Atrium as part of our Fall Concert and Art Series.
Artist Barry Crust:
Artist Statement:
Beyond the Beach began as an extension of my fascination with driftwood and other gems of the beach. After retiring from teaching and coaching in the Clover Park School District for 43 years, I discovered an equally rewarding passion in beachcombing and prying the hidden beauty from beneath the decaying exterior of driftwood. I added the ancient art of Pyrograghy (woodburning designs) to enhance the natural forms. This has been a self-taught process of trial and error. Every piece of driftwood I find and woodburned design I create is an adventure in self-fulfillment and appreciation of decaying wood. There is LIFE after LIFE in Nature. I have access to a fantastic beach on Hood Canal (Dabob Bay) and spend as much time as possible there gathering its treasures and utilizing Nature's artistry. I hope you enjoy my attempt to recycle what I find and Nature creates.
Artist website: www.beyondthebeach.biz
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