In the Studio With Artist Zach Pinerio
Zach Pinerio uses found wood, often from a tree destined for a chipper.
Zach Pinerio uses found wood, often from a tree destined for a chipper.
He prides himself on using every part of the tree.
He prides himself on using every part of the tree.
It all has a story behind it, Mr. Pinerio says.
It all has a story behind it, Mr. Pinerio says.
His hauls wood over to his Chapaquiddick studio.
His hauls wood over to his Chapaquiddick studio.
You can hear when it's not going well.
You can hear when it's not going well.
But when it's getting round, the wood cuts like butter.
But when it's getting round, the wood cuts like butter.
Mr. Pinerio works with a vacuum attached to his belt.
Mr. Pinerio works with a vacuum attached to his belt.
Once the roughing is complete, they go into the kiln.
Once the roughing is complete, they go into the kiln.
They bake for a month in 95-degree heat.
They bake for a month in 95-degree heat.
The finished bowls are sold at the Vineyard Artisans Festival.
The finished bowls are sold at the Vineyard Artisans Festival.
Good things take time.
Good things take time.
Zach Pinerio of Chappaquiddick makes bowls from reclaimed Island wood. He works slowly to create a product that lasts for years.