Nelson Davis Reviews Vickie Aldous, Daily Tidings, 8/31/06 The jurors at The Society for Contemporary Craft saw something. "That something is the power, emotion and beauty of his talismanic pieces… He blends salvaged pieces of plow heads, hay rakes, sleigh bells, bridle parts and other metal objects with cedar, pine, maple and oak, that he carves and sands to a smooth tactile finish." "His pieces reveal his talent for carving and reflect his deep admiration for tribal art." "Collectors are already snapping up his work. Articles about Davis are showing up in the local and regional press." Lance Pugh, Ashland Magazine, Summer '06 "His talent is exceptional and now is on the verge of breaking out nationally" "It's easy to get lured into Nelson's easy going manner. Most people quickly feel the need to know more about the juxtaposition of soft carved wood and rusty old metal." "It's worthwhile, keeping an eye on Nelson." One can see, "What a conspiracy between gifted hands and artistic inspiration can concoct for the betterment of the soul." Dianne Mettler, Artisan Northwest Magazine, Summer '06 "It can take a long time to reach a goal. For Nelson Davis, an artist working in Ashland Oregon, it took several decades." Now he has "the right combination”.
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