Kirk McEathron was born and raised on the border of Algonquin Park, Ontario, and has been employed in the park as a canoe ranger since 1975.

In 1985 he met a local wood turner who introduced him to wood crafting. He initially learned wood turning on a lathe, but was soon drawn to the free form shapes attained by hand carving.

Since 1985 Kirk has produced hand-carved wooden vessels. As

a self-taught artist, he gains experience with each new burl that he

carves. As no two burls are identical, there is no formula to follow.

Limited pieces are created each year and sold to private collectors.

“Each burl is unique – having its own quality and character.

 I select individual burls for the possibilities they hold. Through careful hand carving, the bulky, unrefined surface takes on a fluid, almost translucent quality and uncovers the hidden grain below.”