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Andi Wolfe and Steve Sinner | Starry Night, 2026
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Andi Wolfe | Upper Arlington, Ohio
Steve Sinner | Bettendorf, Iowa
Starry Night, 2026
Wood, glass, acrylic paint
8 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches | 20.3 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm
Andi Wolfe:
Andi Wolfe, an evolutionary biologist, dedicated her career to delving into the intricate tapestry of plant diversity, finding inspiration in the natural world's minutiae when viewed at high magnification. While her professional journey traversed the realms of biological exploration, her passion for artistic expression found an outlet through woodcraft.
Following her retirement in late 2022, Andi’s artistic pursuits have centered on the fusion of wood and glass in sculptural forms. Drawing from her background in botany, she integrates biological motifs into her creations.
Driven by a spirit of experimentation, Andi has embraced the challenges of working with glass, immersing herself in a spectrum of techniques including glass blowing, kiln-formed glass, glass casting, and flameworking. Mirroring her approach in wood, she infuses her glasswork with biological motifs, sculpting organic forms that echo the intricate wonders of the natural world.
Through her interdisciplinary exploration of wood and glass, Andi Wolfe seamlessly intertwines her scientific background with her artistic endeavors, making captivating pieces that bridge the gap between biology and art.
Permanent and Public Collections
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu, HI
Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN
Representation
Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH
Recent Gallery and Museum Exhibits
2026
State Fairs: Growing American Craft: Renwick Gallery of Smithsonian American Art Museum; Washington, DC
Microcosm: Installation in Hopkins Hall, Ohio State University (1/25 to 12/25); Columbus, OH
Bryn Du Annual Art Exhibition, Granville, OH
Andi Wolfe–Selected Works; Griswold Center, Worthington, OH
Autumn; Hawk Galleries; Columbus, OH
2025
State Fairs: Growing American Craft: Renwick Gallery of Smithsonian American Art Museum; Washington, DC
Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit: Columbus, OH
Microcosm: Installation in Hopkins Hall, Ohio State University (1/25 to 12/25); Columbus, OH
2024
Micrographia – University of Wyoming Museum of Art
Andi Wolfe–Selected Works: Wittenburg University Ann Miller Gallery
Balance: Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN; AAW Symposium, Portland, OR
Common Roots: AAW Symposium, Portland, OR; Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN
Andi Wolfe–Selected Works: Friendship Village Art Gallery, Upper Arlington, OH
Worthington Art Walk: Worthington, OH
Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit: Columbus, OH
2023
Micrographia: University of Wyoming Museum of Art
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World; Renwick Gallery of Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC
Out of the Woods: AAW Symposium, Louisville, KY
Out of the Woods: Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN
Worthington Art Walk: Worthington, OH
2022
Unitus: Urban Arts Space Virual Exhibit; Columbus, OH
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World; Renwick Gallery of Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC
Bridging the Gap: The Craft and Art of Woodturning: AAW Symp.; Chattanooga, TN
Bridging the Gap: The Craft and Art of Woodturning: Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN
2021
Elements: AAW Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN
Elements: AAW Virtual Symposium
The Art of Giving: Wood Symphony Gallery
Steve Sinner:
As far back as I can remember, the process of making has fascinated me. All sorts of objects, from scooters to chessmen, came out of the basement workshop prior to high school. An appreciation of fine art and classical music began in high school, but I never dreamed of making art. A degree from Iowa State in Industrial Education – industrial option – and work in manufacturing followed.
Concentrating on furniture and clocks; making things continued as an avocation after college. A few neighbors and I built eleven fiberglass canoes in our garage one winter. In 1975, I obtained a copy of Dale Nish’s “Creative Woodturning”, which led to a near addiction with the subject. I resigned my day job in 1998 to create art full time.
The presence of order, repetition, efficiency, simplicity, and quality in my work are a reflection of my fascination with manufacturing processes. I also have sought to collaborate with gifted artists who are able to complement my desire to reflect our culture.
I owe the late Frank Sudol a debt of gratitude for his teachings and philosophies. They are evident in my work and my life. He made me comfortable with the idea of being an artist – something that was not easy for one with my background. Frank’s tutelage gave me permission to forge ahead and to experiment. That has resulted in the development of a number of new techniques, including both positive and negative images in patina on silver leaf. Most of these techniques have yet to be adopted by others, primarily due to their complexity, expense, and difficulty.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1942, Steve’s early interest in woodworking led to a degree in Industrial Education from Iowa State University, followed by a 33-year career in industry and social services facilities management. Woodworking was a hobby, concentrating on furniture and clocks. In 1975, he read Dale Nish’s Creative Woodturning, which sparked what has become a passionate interest in artistic woodturning. By 1998 he was turning full time and in 2001 he added a studio to his Bettendorf, Iowa home.
Steve concentrates on developing intricate surface decoration using silver leaf, acrylics and ink on deep hollow vessels turned primarily of maple, walnut or cherry. His works are found in museums, galleries and collections from New York to California and have been featured in art and craft publications in the United States, England and Australia. The Cheongju International Craft Biennele in South Korea has exhibited his work three times and in 2003 awarded him a special citation.
Another body of work features extremely thin turnings with complex piercings.
He has taught and demonstrated in numerous art and craft schools, clubs, and symposiums for twenty-five years.
His work is in the permanent collections of four midwestern museums plus the Cincinnatti Art Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Among other books and magazines, he is included in the 2009 book Masters: Woodturning: Major Works by Leading Artists. Another book, Wood Art Today 2, published in 2010, features his ultra thin ‘Spool’ series. The latest books to include his work are Audacious: The Fine Art of Wood, published in 2015 and the series, “Masters of Contemporary Wood Art”, volumes I, II, III, IV, and V.
In 2018, the Figge Art Museum hosted a solo exhibition of his work titled, “Steve Sinner: Master Woodturner”.
In addition to woodturning, Steve plays bass clarinet in the Bettendorf Community Band, CASI New Horizons Band, Timber City Band, Jovial Synergy (woodwind choir), Blackhawk College Band, Big Top Circus Band, and the Quad City Wind Ensemble. He was a nationally certified fire service instructor and volunteer firefighter for over thirty years. His company, “Advanced Lathe Tools” manufactures and sells the tools he developed.
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