CHRISTIAN BURCHARD

Born in Hamburg, Germany, Christian began his career as a furniture maker’s apprentice in Germany in the 70s. He moved to the United States in 1978 to study sculpture/drawing at the Museum School in Boston and the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, BC.

In 1982, Christian opened a studio in Southern Oregon. His early focus was on furniture and interiors, but gradually shifted to woodturning and sculpture, moving between vessel oriented forms and sculptural turning. His wood of choice is Pacific Mandrone burl because as it dries, it warps, allowing the wood to take its own shape.