Fred Hummel

Fred has been specializing in box making since 1990, having been captivated by the unique characteristics of boxes which offer, first, a beauty in and of themselves, followed closely by the insuppressible desire and anticipation of the first opening to reveal a world unto their own. He works with different types of wood and designs in varying degrees of complexity. In the mid 1990s, Fred studied with Wayne Barton, world renowned chip-carver and founder of the Alpine School of Wood Carving. Since then, Fred has been featuring chip-carved boxes made from slow growth Basswood.
Fred is a criminal defense attorney who resides in Indiana, PA with his wife Carol.

Octagon Chip Carved
$300.00

Curly Maple
$450.00

It goes without saying that craftsmanship is something that Fred is both trained and naturally gifted in. Along with this trait, he has an eye for design, transforming natural materials into tightly executed, inorganic shapes. Symmetry and simplicity are principles that define Fred's work. His chip-carved  boxes, as seen in the top photo, carry designs that are created by hand, using a knife or chisel to remove small chips from a flat piece of wood. The designs seem so pristine, it is hard to believe they are cut by hand. But if you look closely you can see small incision marks that give the piece a beautiful character. Fred's Curly Maple piece garners several comments from gallery visitors, remarking on it's stunning sheen. So if you're looking for a vessel to keep your treasures in, stop by the gallery and peruse our collection of Fred Hummel's boxes.

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