Matthew Hatfield
Astro Polaroids is a personal blend of my love for Polaroid film and my affinity for the night sky. As an engineer and a mountain dweller in the heart of Appalachia, between Virginia and Tennessee, I merge my mechanical skills with my passion for stargazing. I capture deep space and wide-field images on Polaroid film, embracing the surprising and unpredictable challenges it presents.
Many nights have been spent in some of the darkest areas of the United States' east coast, crafting one-of-a-kind pictures. These images are a unique homage to the celestial bodies and the rural landscapes that inspire me.
Wooden Figure (Hillbilly) – 55237
Hand-Carved “Hillbilly” Figure 3″ x 8″ Maurice Vanhook of Big Stone Gap, VA, began carving as a hobby after retirement. His style is evolving even today. Maurice carves primarily northern bass wood and cottonwood bark. Native cedar, butternut, buckeye, and pine knots are also used....
Martha Biggar
I work primarily with fine silver and fused and/or flameworked glass. My jewelry relates deeply to natural forms, incorporating actual textures from leaves, shells, etc. to enhance my pieces, many of which also reflect my faith. I also use textures that I have developed myself to expand my designs. Besides a limited production line of earrings, I also work one-of-a-kind and in limited series.
Jeff Bordwine
Jeff Bordwine is a wood carver from Smyth County, Virginia, who creates intricate sculptures of birds and wildlife. Working primarily with woods like tupelo and butternut, Jeff uses precision power carving tools to shape detailed, lifelike forms that celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Jeff began carving in 2012 and brings to his work a background in machining, having spent 23 years honing his eye for detail and precision. He carves from a dedicated workshop in the basement of his Southwest Virginia home, where he lives with his wife, Robin. They have raised two sons, Adam and Andrew. Jeff gives all glory and credit for his talent and time to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He believes Jesus made a way for him to pursue this passion and gifted him with the ability to bring natural materials to life. Through each piece, Jeff strives to reflect the wonder of creation, capturing the spirit of wildlife in wood, one sculpture at a time.
