...About Hamari Fine Art & Furnishings ...
Hamari Fine Art & Furnishings
The Artistry and Design of Joni Hamari
Original designs inspired by the strength and
power…grace and beauty
of the elements of nature. Accomplished in a variety of mediums, Joni Hamari has
a unique artistic style…never limited by medium or scale of work; she works
regularly and comfortably in no less than four different mediums.
This prolific artist can fill a Gallery with just her own work, encompassing
sculptures, paintings, massive one of a kind furniture...and occasional
surprises of creative design!
Sculpting in stone since she was a child, Joni is one of the finest stone
sculptors in the country. She thoroughly enjoys the challenge of stone, even
though it is a messy and dusty medium, the results are phenomenal. Coaxing
flowing figures and graceful horses from solid rock comes easily for her.
“I love the ‘original’ mediums...the stone and wood. When I get only one chance to do it right, I enjoy that challenge. I love showing off the medium as much as the artwork...when I have a gorgeous piece of stone or a 2,000 year old piece of wood to work with I try not to clutter it with details that can hide the grain, but showcase the material itself.”
Sculpted paintings...when Joni started painting, she began to move the paint on the canvas with her hands...building the paint deeply, sculpting it, building it into a dimensional sculpture. Before the color is ever applied, there is a ‘bas relief’ sculpture there on the canvas...A beautiful way to combine the sculpture and paintings. More than impasto, it is a sculpture on canvas...
When working with wood, Joni is known for
massive large-scale furnishings created from rare or unusual woods. The “Old
Growth” Redwood is her wood of choice due to the size, the color, grain and the
interesting history of the wood. Original designs include dining and conference
tables, coffee tables and bars (some over twenty feet long). Much of the
furniture is further enhanced with a stunning natural stone inlay. This is where
you will find Joni's husband, Bill, working alongside her...assisting in
finishing, sanding, and as Joni says, "All of the un-fun stuff". Bill is quite
talented in his own right, creating freeform burl bowls or contemporary wall
pieces when he is not busy with his other interests.
Enjoy the Site!
Joni Hamari.
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