Society of Bluffton Artists exhibit to feature wood sculptures

The Society of Bluffton Artists is featuring the work of Nicholas Di Mona, who creates unusual wood sculptures from dead and fallen trees.

His unique work will be on display from Aug. 7 through Sept. 3 at the SoBA gallery, 6 Church St. Meet the artist in person at the opening reception at 5 p.m. Aug. 11 at the gallery.

“When turning a project, I am the mechanic, but God is the designer,” Di Mona said. “I rarely have a predetermined vision of the final product.”

Di Mona began carving when he was 10 years old, making objects from his grandfather’s wine grape boxes. His creations included realistic birds, animals and wood spirits from basswood.

Di Mona’s passion included a stint as a president of the Nature Coast Carving Club of Inverness, Fla., and the Hands On WoodTurners Club of Beverly Hills, Fla. Additionally, he has shared his craft with more than 200 students and demonstrated at the Florida Woodturning Symposium a number of times.

For more information, visit www.sobagallery.com or call 843-757-6586.

This story was originally published July 13, 2017 at 11:23 AM with the headline "Society of Bluffton Artists exhibit to feature wood sculptures."