Linda Durnell Art Consultants

John Eric Byers

Artist John Eric Byers cites his interest in "universal forms" as the basis for his solidly built, geometrically shaped pieces. His functional and non functional works are characterized by the dense repetitive patterning of his thoroughly hand-carved and thoroughly hand painted surfaces.

Writing about John's work in American Craft,  Jeanine Falino comments on " his magnificent building blocks of design, the sphere and ellipse, circle, square, cylinder, and  rectangle. Straightforward and solid, in Byers's skillful hands they serve as large canvases on which he projects mesmerizing carved and painted patterns".

Recognized as the leading figure of the third generation of studio furniture makers, John Eric Byers's hand made work bridges the worlds of contemporary art and design.