John Eric Byers is a critically acclaimed artist who painstakingly hand-tools wood to create minimalist, organically inspired pieces that are primal, emotional and modernly refined. A former student of Wendell Castle - father of the art furniture movement - John's work is guided by a purity in structure and an artist's respect for use of materials. According to The New York Times, "The carved, patterned surfaces add considerable interest to his simplified forms, as does his exquisite attention to detail." (less)