George Radeschi

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"George Radeschi's wooden vases seem to be realizations of Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Their lines are classic. Yet the complexity of this work is staggering. This Pennsylvania artist glues together hundreds of small blocks of exotic woods before the final shape is turned on a lathe." Betty Freudenheim, New York Times, April 26, 1992

"One collector owns more than a dozen pots by George Radeschi. They are not look-alikes nor were they made of clay. Although this woodturner seeks inspiration from the ancient pots of Greece, Rome, Egypt and the American Indians, he recreates them by gluing together small segments of wood. ... The results are marvels of mathematical precision, meticulous craftsmanship and elegant style." Betty Freudenheim, New York Times, September 30, 1990

"Like all of Radeschi's woodturnings, this vessel is a one of a kind masterpiece." Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, December 1991

"..Among the more striking items are hand-turned wood urns in geometric patterns by George Radeschi. You want to turn them round and round while examining every sliver...Polished insides mimic exterior designs." Virginia Pilot/Ledger Star, January 28, 1990

"The hand-turned wooden urns of George Radeschi are unbelievable in their construction as well as in their beauty. Each large work is made up of inset pieces of wood crafted into designs reminiscent of American Indian pottery." The Daily Break, February 11, 1990

"This being the NRAA (New Rochelle Art Association's) 75th anniversary, the association decided to award a grand prize. For the first time in 75 years, the highest award was presented to a work of art other than on oil painting. The judges - artist Serge Hollerbach, crafts consultant Rosanne Raab, and Greg Wyatt, sculptor-in-residence at Manhattan's Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - chose as the grand prize winner "Rosebud" by George Radeschi. It's easy to understand why ... Like Citizen Kane's beloved sled, this is a Rosebud you won't forget." Gannet Westchester Newspapers, November 2, 1989

"George Radeschi's vases are a tour de force of the woodworker's art ... The three classic vessels made of woods such as padauk, ash, bubinga, zebrawood, maple and black walnut have sleek and polished forms." Wilmington News Journal, January 24, 1988