Walter May • 2010 - 2014 • Selected Works

Approx. 30" h x 4" w x 3" d. A burnt cane embedded in a wooden apple, a wooden bucket handle, and an aluminum rod culminating in a circular loop are joined by a galvanized metal strap and some yellow cord.

Dimensions vary. Small nickle and chrome plated implements are partially dipped in tar and suspended from bead chain.

Detail view of implements.

58 1/4 x 42 x 43" A section of tree trunk with a bentwood protrusions sits on a black sheepskin. Atop the trunk is a collection of inverted metal table legs.

Installation of "Level Best" at Art Gallery of Calgary. Works included in this 7 part installation are: "Prop," "Plank," "Plumb," "Hobble," "Balance," "Bookkeeper" and "XO".

Bentwood chair, burnt wooden bowl, branches.

Tripods, oak plank, wooden handles in a wooden toolbox, driftwood, bentwood, and plumb bob.

A number of wooden handles and knobs are attached to a tree trunk which is balanced on a wooden bowl. Private Collection.

Portions of two tree trunks connected by a steel cable are now separated by a split wooden bowl.

52" h x 18" w x 22 d" A galvanized sheet metal stovepipe clutches a piece of burnt driftwood. The stovepipe is attached to a tree trunk, capped with stretched rawhide.

Approx. 11ft high. Two bentwood chairs are attached to steel pipes which are supported by separate cast iron bases.

Two components approx. 38" h x 16" w x 16" d. each Two bentwood chairs are placed on low plinths which also display charred braces which were previously attached to the chair legs.

Carved and burnt wood object reminiscent of a small sculpture by Richard Tuttle is placed adjacent to part of a bentwood chair.

11’6” L x 3’ w x 28” h. A steel pressure tank stabilized by small wooden wedges is attached to a burnt poplar branch.

25" h x 72" L. x 22" d A large walnut burl sits on two burnt, bentwood chair backs.