Douglas J Fisher is a full-time artist living on Vancouver Island, Canada. Since 1992 he has been involved almost exclusively in creating some form of art, including painting, stained glass, photography, pen and ink drawing, and woodturning. Wood sculptures, primarily made using a lathe, have been the focus of his work since 1997. When not in his studio, Douglas can often be seen performing in theatre productions.
Prior to becoming a full-time artist, he taught skiing and sailing, was an ironworker, a driller and blaster in several underground gold mines, and delivered sailboats in the Pacific Northwest, the Caribbean, and across the Atlantic Ocean.
Some sculptures involve the use of indigenous iconography from the area where Douglas lives. “I have long been fascinated with the art of indigenous cultures from around the world. Upon first inspection it seems so simple and yet at the same time is very powerful. I hope to understand these cultures in my quest to explore a personal aesthetic.”
Creating thought provoking and inspiring works of art by combining artistic vision with superb craftsmanship is something Douglas has been doing for some time. He exhibits his unique style of wood turned sculptures internationally, is sought after as a demonstrator and teacher and his works are in private collections around the world.
Exhibitions and Publications
Upcoming:
From Tree to Treasure: An International Invitational Exhibition of Turned or Sculpted Wood at the Franklin G. Burroughs ~ Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, Myrtle Beach, SC, Jan.15 - April 26, 2012
The American Association of Woodturners: International Invitational Exhibition of Turned or Sculpted Wood: Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center, Asheville, NC, Jan. 28 - May 13, 2012
A Walk in the Woods: International Juried & Invitational Exhibition of Turned Wood, San Jose, CA, June, 2012
Past:
Masters of Contemporary Woodturning: An International Invitational Exhibition, Vale Craft Gallery, Chicago, IL, Nov. 04 - 26, 2011
On The Wall: an exhibit of wood art for the wall - Dunn Gallery, Kapa'au, Hawaii, September 1 - 30, 2011
A Wood Collector's Home: Invitational exhibition, Grovewood Gallery, Asheville, NC, July 01 - Oct 02, 2011
The Fine Art of Wood: an International Invitational Exhibition of Woodturning, North Carolina Arboretum’s Baker Exhibition Gallery, May 28 - Sept 05, 2011
American Woodturner Magazine, August, 2011, back cover featured artist.
Roots - An Artist’s Voice: Invitational exhibition, Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN, March 1 - June 19, 2011
Highlights - A Group Show: Peninsula Gallery, Sidney, BC, Saturday May 14, 2011
Featured Artist - Woodturning Magazine, issue #218, 2010
An Evening with Douglas J Fisher: Fairhaven Originals Gallery - fog, Bellingham, WA, October 22, 2010
The Color of Wood: Invitational exhibition, Habatat Galleries, Tysons Corner, VA, Sept. 25 - Oct., 2010
West Coast Roundup Instant Gallery - Surrey, BC, Sept. 10 - 12, 2010
On The Wall: an exhibit of wood art for the wall - Dunn Gallery, Kapa'au, Hawaii, September 1 - 30, 2010
Into the Woods: Squamish Arts Council, Artisan Gallery, Squamish, BC, July 29 - Dec. 31, 2010
Be Our Guest: AAW Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 1 - August 22, 2010
Honorary Member: Nittany Lion Woodturners Guild - June 25, 2010
Moments In Time: New Works by Douglas J Fisher - Peninsula Gallery, Sidney, BC, May 15 - 29, 2010
Douglas J Fisher in Portrait - Drechsler Magazine, Edition #10, 2010
The Teapot: 2010 P.O.P. Invitational Exhibition - AAW Gallery of Wood Art, St. Paul, MN, 2010
Be Our Guest: A Progressive Invitational - Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 31 - March 28, 2010
Douglas Fisher in Profile - Featured Artist, Woodturning Magazine, Issue #205, Oct. 2009
The Spindle - American Assoc. of Woodturners Annual Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, June 26 - 28, 2009
Educational Opportunity Grant Program Auction - AAW Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, June 26 - 28, 2009
Woodturning As A Means of Expression - Featured Artist - International talks by Al Stirt, 2009
100 Mile Art Show - Featured Artist, Peninsula Gallery, Sidney, BC, 2009
Turning to the Future: a Fresh Look at Wood Art - Grovewood Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2009
Best of Artists & Artisans - Collectors Edition - Kennedy Publishing, 2009
Designer Showcase - Featured Artist, Woodturning Design Magazine, Issue #21, Spring 2009
In The Palm of Your Hands - curated by Jacques Vesery, CFC/Messler Gallery, Rockport, ME, 2009
Over the Edge - Woodturning Into Sculpture - Univ. of Idaho, Prichard Gallery, Moscow, ID, 2008
Highlights - Featured Artist, Peninsula Gallery, Sidney, BC, June 01, 2008
Best of America: Pottery & Woodworking, Vol.1 - Kennedy Publishing, 2007
Peninsula Gallery's 21st Birthday Show - Featured Artist, Sidney, BC, Oct. 19, 2007
West Coast Roundup Instant Gallery - Richmond, BC, Sept. 07 - 09, 2007
The Old School House Arts Centre presents Douglas J Fisher - Qualicum Beach, BC, July 23 - Aug. 20, 2007
International Woodturners: Fine Art of Woodturning - Coral Springs Museum of Art, FL, Sept. 08 - Nov. 18, 2006
West Coast Roundup Instant Gallery - Surrey, BC, Sept. 10 - 12, 2004
