{"product_id":"carved-sculpture-walnut-ribbon-by-andy-dipietro","title":"Carved Sculpture \"Walnut Ribbon\" by Andy DiPietro","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy’s wood artistry is a culmination of his life-long love for woodworking and his artistic and engineering skills. Those who meet him for the first time quickly experience his passion and commitment to wood art.  Andy has always been inspired by artists who can take their medium and twist it in unimaginable ways.  For example, Andy is an avid fan of Seattle glass artist \u003ci\u003eChihuly \u003c\/i\u003eand the legendary \u003ci\u003eMurano\u003c\/i\u003e glass artisans.  Andy strives to create wood carvings that mimic undulating folds of fabric.  He carves the wood wet and slowly allows it to dry.  His actual wood carving technique is one which he as mastered over years of trial and error.  \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy’s wood sculptures have gained world-wide recognition. His undulating wood vessels and his dynamic sculptural series are renowned among wood aficionados . Andy has been honored with many news features about his incomparable style, including articles in \u003ci\u003eAmerican Woodturner, Creative Woodturning New Zealand,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWoodturning Magazine in England\u003c\/i\u003e. His sculptures, “Fiore Rosso”, “Torrent,” \u0026amp; “Rising” plus his “Marbleized Maple” vessel have toured nationally with the AAW juried exhibitions in 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 \u0026amp; 2010. \u003cspan\u003eIn 2022 he received a New Hope Arts Sculpture Jurors Award for his undulating bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was an invited Artist for the 2015 AAW juried exhibition. His ‘Eye of the Sun” vessel was a 2014 Niche award finalist. In 2013, Andy received an AAW Excellence award for his dynamic sculpture ‘Entwined’. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy lives in Burlington, New Jersey with his wife, Patricia, and his Golden Retriever and two Collie’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordionProduct\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 23\" × 14\" x 9\" \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e5.5 Lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eWood: Black Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is an abstract, ribbon-like form carved from a single piece of Black Walnut with warm brown tones and visible grain. It undulates horizontally in a smooth, continuous wave, rising and dipping in a rhythmic sequence of hollowed curves. Each vertical rise opens like a shallow vessel or shell, revealing the layered growth rings of the wood, which emphasize the sculpture’s organic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges are sharply defined and darkened, creating a strong outline that contrasts with the lighter interior surfaces. This crisp border accentuates the flowing silhouette and gives the piece a graphic, almost calligraphic quality. Although the form is dynamic and fluid—suggesting movement, sound waves, or a rolling landscape—it maintains a sense of balance and calm through its symmetry and consistent curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the sculpture blends natural material with refined craftsmanship, transforming solid wood into something that feels light, elastic, and in motion, inviting viewers to walk along its length and experience the changing shapes from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordionProduct\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panelProduct\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAll shipments may take a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMINIMUM OF FIVE BUSINESS DAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be received as we are shipping from Hawaii. Our shipping services do not guarantee two-day delivery from Hawaii. We will send an email notification when your order is shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e***\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/martinandmacarthur.com\/pages\/shipping-info\" title=\"Shipping Info\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePLEASE \"CLICK HERE\" FOR ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO\u003c\/a\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin \u0026 MacArthur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48008114045106,"sku":"DIPI46240C","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8715\/8450\/files\/6a-Walnut-Ribbon.jpg?v=1788785186","url":"https:\/\/luxuryjewelrystar.com\/products\/carved-sculpture-walnut-ribbon-by-andy-dipietro","provider":"Luxury Jewelry Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}