David Fry

 

A long-time resident of Cabin John, MD, David Fry has supplied handmade woodwork to galleries, museums, and households since 1980. His pieces have appeared at the craft shops of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and the Hudson River Museum, as well as at two dozen commercial and community venues nationwide. Sansar, metropolitan Washington’s premier fine craft gallery, carried his work from 1984 until its closure in 2008. Craft show participation has included the Baltimore American Craft Council Winter Market and the National Craft Fair. Over the years, David also received commissions from institutions like Washington National Cathedral, home-owners, designers, prototype developers, and architectural supply houses.

 

Vessels have long formed the core of David’s creative output. His bowls typically begin as green logs ripped into sections and trimmed for mounting on the lathe. This simple device spins chunks of wood against a handheld chisel that shapes the outside and inside of the vessel. With each piece, he strives to find a compelling, simple form to display the color, figure, and texture of the raw material. His transparent finishes highlight the natural appearance of the medium.

 

Recently David has been devoting more time to writing. His articles have appeared in American Woodturner, Fine Woodworking, and The Crafts Report.