MADE BY HANDS. MADE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Hand Carved


jv will be adding more works to his
hand carved, graphite series in the near future.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Hour Glass

tall, walnut, hour glass vessel 11 inch diameter x 20 1/2'' tall
[shown unfinished & saturated in PEG]
part of jv's walnut series

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Double enclosed

double enclosed, walnut vessel
8 & a half inch diameter x 12 & a half inches tall
[shown unfinished]
part of jv walnut series

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Milk Jug Vessel

tall, milk jug vessel 12 inch diameter x 19 inches tall
[shown unfinished & saturated in PEG]
part of jv's new walnut series

Monday, March 21, 2011

Feature - 'Back to Basics'

[story by Caroline Hannah]
The name of Joshua Vogel's latest venture -
Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Company -
suggests an old-time general store,
and that perception seems just fine with him...

Walnut Series


medium, gourd shape, tall top, walnut, hollow vessel
(unfinished)
9 1/2 inch diameter x 14 1/2 inches tall


Thursday, March 17, 2011

New Group


new group of joshua vogel turnings
[walnut & catalpa wood] ready for finishing...

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

New work [cont'd]

Thursday, March 10, 2011

New Work




new concept.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Website...

bcm&t co.'s official website is currently in development,
thanks to our friend steven wilverding. steven is really taking
the time to work with us to help us realize our vision & we are
really excited with how things are shaping up! we will be sure
to let you know when it is online.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Modern Weekly

"In comparison, wood is more closely related to our temporal,
elemental understanding than other materials. This quality and
closeness lends itself to an accessible, evocative conversation
helping connect us to larger natural cycles both subtle and obvious.

There are rules and techniques particular to woodwork that not only
re-enforce a natural connection but also help forward craft traditions
and a cultural connection as well. Turning, in this respect, connotates
some sort of cultural recognition of craft to the extent that the works
are valued and that doing the work is deemed valuable. To me it pushes
the question of craft in our society as measured against other cultural media
and influences. The work rides the edge between functional and purely decorative.

I question what "language" or types of communication are universal,
and strive to reveal and connect with this aspect of being in my work".
- Joshua Vogel

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Social Responsibility

We have been making an effort towards cottage industry with
our small product line, with belief and support of quality, and quality
of life. Part of our business model for our small products is
to be able to participate in charitable donations.

We are choosing to accept only checks or money order as a form of
payment for our cutting board oil. We feel the percentage that we
would pay by accepting credit cards will go further and in a
more positive direction being donated to a charitable cause.
Our goal is to rotate different charitable organizations quarterly
(although we may choose to extend), and keep you informed of what
they are and when we make our donation via our blog.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our cutting board oil and
interest in our business. We love working to fill your orders,
we believe in our product and believe in our decision to donate
proceeds to good causes, and we hope you do too.

The first charity will be:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Smirk Mag


the smirk mag is a bi-monthly, independent digital publication that focuses on the work of different artists. [see p. 88 for spot on jv] thank you bea & patricia for the inclusion.


Friday, March 4, 2011

Texture