Rodney Band Bowls

WORDS Malibongwe Tyilo

Woodturning is one of the oldest woodworking techniques in existence, dating as far back as 1300 BC. These days, although still functional, items created through woodturning have taken on a more ornamental function.

This is something Rodney Band understands all too well. He began exploring the art form in the early ‘90s, and since then has hand-turned a wide variety of bowls from various tree stumps such as Jacaranda and African Black Wood to Pink Ivory and Wild Olive Root. Each bowl is finely polished and coated with Danish oil.

“This creative play continues to nourish me in all directions,” says Rodney. “Every bowl continues to capture the next journey, each with a unique story of its own. I spend days and days spontaneously shaping each piece. After many hours of love, a one-of-a-kind piece is organically brought to life.”

Rodney creates approximately 60 bowls per year, some of which are custom-made for individual clients and some that are available to order through his online gallery.

Visit rodneyband.co.za or contact him via iamrodneyband@gmail.com for more information.