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BOWDOIN COLLEGE PROFESSOR AND SCULPTOR John Bisbee demonstrates how he put familiar tools to use for a new artistic style in a piece commissioned by Brunswick restaurateurs Paul Hollingsworth and Aaron Park of the restaurant Henry and Marty on Maine Street. Bisbee used bright common nails, which he typically incorporates into his sculptures, to burn designs he said “are mostly about energy” into luan boards. Bisbee completed the work over three days in his fourth floor Fort Andross studio. On Monday evening, Bisbee presented the permanent wall installation during a reception at the restaurant. He also answered questions from guests, below.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE PROFESSOR AND SCULPTOR John Bisbee demonstrates how he put familiar tools to use for a new artistic style in a piece commissioned by Brunswick restaurateurs Paul Hollingsworth and Aaron Park of the restaurant Henry and Marty on Maine Street. Bisbee used bright common nails, which he typically incorporates into his sculptures, to burn designs he said “are mostly about energy” into luan boards. Bisbee completed the work over three days in his fourth floor Fort Andross studio. On Monday evening, Bisbee presented the permanent wall installation during a reception at the restaurant. He also answered questions from guests, below.
 
 

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