Rose Woodworks
6325 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Ste. D
Belmont, NC 28012
704-829-5059
nathanrose@carolina.rr.com
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Artist Profile Having worked in many different styles for more than 25 years, I am greatly influenced by the fine furniture of the past and attempt to integrate many of its characteristics—mortise and tenon joinery, surface embellishments, fine finishes, and even traditional design elements—into the natural contours of the wood that I collect. Often, I incorporate sculptural or animal forms, but function, esthetics and craftsmanship are always my guidelines. In contrast to the flawless surfaces I sought in my earlier work, I now emphasize the natural aspects of wood. Knots, burls, insect holes, mineral streaks, spalting, and checking are traits that give each piece a highly individual character. I take great care in seasoning and drying the wood I collect to ensure the stability and structural integrity of each completed piece. My finishes are carefully applied and hand-rubbed to a warm, satiny luster. Artist Bio A North Carolina native, Nathan Rose grew up in Charlotte and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He spent the next 20 years in theatrical and exhibitory shops in California and Alaska building sets, props and furniture in a multitude of styles, as well as contemporary exhibits and displays. Missing the South and following a passion to build furniture of his own design, Nathan returned to Charlotte and started Rose Woodworks, specializing in custom furniture and cabinetry. While residing in the abundantly forested mountains of northwest North Carolina in the mid 1990s, Nathan began collecting and working with wood in its natural form. This is now the primary focus of his furniture. Nathan is a proud member of the following organizations: The Furniture Society, www.furnituresociety.org Rose Woodworks My studio and showroom are located in a former textile mill in Belmont, NC. With more room than I need, I have shared it over the years with other artists. The ample space and associated storage buildings have allowed me to pursue my passion for collecting trees. Most are hardwoods from the Charlotte area and west to the Appalachians. The majority are felled by storms and developers and thus saved from the landfill or chipper. A good percentage of my commissions involve the reuse of a cherished tree from an individual's own property. A local bandmiller saws my logs into slabs which I then stack in storage buildings along with stumps and branches to air dry for a period of six months to several years. The wood chosen for interior pieces is then further dried in my kiln to ensure stability and structural integrity. I like the juxtaposition of smooth and textured surfaces and usually incorporate some form of carving into my work. My finishes vary according to the intended use and placement of the piece but are always hand-rubbed to a warm, satiny luster.Galleries Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC Wickwire Gallery in Hendersonville, NC
Southern Spirit Gallery in Salisbury, NC
Beet Gallery in Charlotte, NC Exhibitions Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture, 2009 Diverse Works, 2007 Form, Function, Fantasy: Furniture as Art, 2007 Diverse Works, 2006 Carolina Designer Craftsmen: Member Works, 2005 Lignea: An Invitational Wood Exhibition, 2004 Rituals, 2004 Handcrafted, 2004 Around the Looking Glass, 2003 Handcrafted, 2003 Furniture as Art, 2002 Spotlight 2002 Handcrafted, 2001 Artistry in Wood, 2000 Other Work I encountered many construction challenges during my tenure in those scenery and exhibit shops. I also got to create an amazing array of objects, large and small. And while as a maker I prefer the scale and purpose of furniture, I have in recent years "branched out" again. Having the space and the help of a few skilled artisans, I have been able to create an interesting array of functional objects for planned communities, camps, golf courses, and homes in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Exterior projects have included entrance, street, trail, pool, and directional signs, mailboxes, tee box markers, flagpoles, information kiosks, lampposts, gates, fences, and arbors, even a wedding chuppah. Interior and architectural elements have included mantels, stump vanities, cabinets, pedestals, recycling stations, and attached shelving. Like my furniture, these projects are rendered mostly in wood in a natural style with thoughtful planning for functionality, esthetics, and durability.
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