ELMER ADAMS Mediterranean Classic Vessel, 2006 cook pine 40 x 22 x 22 inches Price: $10,000

Elmer Adams works with wood to create classic shapes and forms. Classic vessel forms such as the Greek urn, Mediterranean vase, Hawaiian calabash and Southwest Native American pottery serve to display the beautiful coloration and grain patterns of the natural wood. Adams enjoys the process of careful refinement of his pieces and strives for perfection, for as he states, “the paths on the way [to perfection] are where the rewards are found.”