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Michael Hosaluk
Michael Hosaluk is an innovator, an educator, an organizer, a mentor and above all, a fearless artist. Starting by example, Michael's work sets benchmarks technically and aesthetically. He challenges the criteria of furniture design by creating functional sculptures that inspire and delight. He spins wood on the lathe to perfection, conceiving foundations of three-dimensional painted fantasies.
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He instigated the first annual Saskatchewan Woodworkers exhibition in 1979 and was later instrumental in forming the Saskatchewan Woodworker's Guild. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Craft Council from 1983 to 1985. Internationally, Michael is a founding member and sat on the original steering committees of both the American Association of Woodturners and the Furniture Society. Michael curates, exhibits and teaches around the world. He is a natural educator because making art excited him and his enthusiasm is infectious. His ability to communicate design and technique has made him one of the most sought-after instructors in the field.
In 1983 Michael returned from on of his missions away with the idea of partnering with the Saskatchewan Craft Council to bring together four of the most influential turners in North America . These events evolved over twenty years into the biennial Emma Lake International Collaborations. Today, this is one of the most successful gatherings of its kind in the world, attracting international instructors and participation. Thanks to Michael's influence, necessary start-up funds were acquired from an American philanthropist and today the proceeds of the closing day auction provide operating revenue for the next Conference as well as contributing to the revitalization of the Kenderdine Campus site. In fact, Michael's passion and connections mean that Saskatchewan artists and craftspeople continue to benefit from this wealth of knowledge and expertise. |
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