Faroese Sculptural Woodturner

Working with wood has always been a passion of mine. From memory, I began working with wood when I recieved my first pocket-knife, at 2 years of age.Today I am a full-time, sculptural-woodturner and have my workshop and gallery at my home in Leynar, Faroe Islands.

As well as making items which I display and sell in my gallery, I also give woodturning demonstrations to tourists and school groups.

In my gallery I have a collection of bowls and lamp shades. Thinly turned lamp shades are my favourite pieces to make. When wood is turned till it is extremely thin, light can be transmitted through the wood. Transmitted light illuminates the properties and thus beauty of wood. Hence, I feel that thinly turned light shades are the ultimate way to enjoy and appreciate wood.