“Adrift” Display Table: African Sapele with American Black Walnut; 29-5/8” in length. Over six years ago, Penn Cove Gallery woodworking artist Gary Leake perfected the design of a table that featured a petite "floating top" held aloft by a simple ebonized base, thus providing an intriguing bit of Asian flair reminiscent of viewing the entrance to a 1000-year old Japanese temple. His initial table, appropriately named “Adrift” (shown at right), immediately won accolades (1st Place in 3-D Art) at the 46th Annual Historic Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival Juried Art Exhibition. “Adrift” sold during opening night of the exhibition and currently resides in its new owner’s spectacular Whidbey Island home.
Given the positive feedback and success with “Adrift”, Gary began designing and creating a very limited-edition series of works based upon variations on this theme. To date, Gary has created more than two dozen “Adrift” style tables. Each is unique, yet adheres to the basic design elements of the initial table.
Given the positive feedback and success with “Adrift”, Gary began designing and creating a very limited-edition series of works based upon variations on this theme. To date, Gary has created more than two dozen “Adrift” style tables. Each is unique, yet adheres to the basic design elements of the initial table.
"Adrift Bubinga” Hall Table: African Bubinga with American Black Walnut; 36” in length. A couple of these versions have been exhibited in juried art shows/exhibitions, including the 53rd Annual Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery, 49th Annual Anacortes Arts Festival at the Port, and Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival. One, “Adrift Bubinga” (shown at left), was specifically created for donation to support Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo’s 34th Annual Jungle Party fundraising effort. This beauty raised $3,500 for the zoo!
The Penn Cove Gallery has displayed a number of this limited series of pieces along with Gary’s other work. Currently, “Stripes Adrift” (below) is on exhibit and available for purchase at the gallery.
The Penn Cove Gallery has displayed a number of this limited series of pieces along with Gary’s other work. Currently, “Stripes Adrift” (below) is on exhibit and available for purchase at the gallery.
"Stripes Adrift” Hall Table: African Zebrawood with American Black Walnut; 33-7/8” in length. As with all of Gary Leake's wood art pieces, the title of the piece, creation date, and artist information have all been permanently stamped on the underside of each piece. All tables have been entered in the artist’s permanent registry.
