David Thompson in 1811 explored Kettle Falls River to negotiated turbulent waters at the mouths of the Pend Oreille and Kootenay rivers, .Into British Columbia. David Tomson along the way with two Native American guides. In their cedar canoe they made to explore and see if the river was navigable the scene is somewhat realistic as well surreal to engage the eye in a visual appreciation of the beautiful North Eastern Washington Land scape. Foliage and as water fall and Bald eagle flying Over the scene. Native American village with cedar canoes. Hand carved in the round most of the length of Black walnut plank. The black walnut carving is 8ft in length. W 8.1 inch> W 17 inches For more photos and information or to acquire please contact me At hankjchiappetta@gmail.com
This hard rock log mantle carving was in the summer show 2020 landscape juried event Jundt Art Museum Spokane Washington the name of the work is a long the way . It has since been donated to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for saving my life
David Thompson in 1811 explored Kettle Falls River to negotiated turbulent waters at the mouths of the Pend Oreille and Kootenay rivers, .Into British Columbia. David Tomson along the way with two Native American guides. In their cedar canoe they made to explore and see if the river was navigable the scene is somewhat realistic as well surreal to engage the eye in a visual appreciation of the beautiful North Eastern Washington Land scape. Foliage and as water fall and Bald eagle flying Over the scene. Native American village with cedar canoes. Hand carved in the round most of the length of Black walnut plank. The black walnut carving is 8ft in length. W 8.1 inch> W 17 inches for more photos and information or to acquire the sculpture please contact me at hankjchiappettagmail.com
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Artist Bio
Hank Chiappetta
Hank Chiappetta came to Spokane in the late 1960s, and began carving in hardwood as therapy after a serious car accident in the 1990s.
Hank’s mind never stops. He’s always either carving, painting or writing poetry.
He carves surrealist scenes into salvaged hardwood, creating beautiful masterpieces, 3D sculptures, and mantles and walking staffs that are actually fine art. All of his work is done by hand with a mallet and chisel, and straight from his eyes to his hands.
Hank is currently fighting cancer and has taken to painting water colors on paper. He uses a lot of vibrant color in his surrealist “Dancing Buildings” series.