The Spirit of the Wood Mark Lindquist stands as a transformative figure in the American craft landscape, a sculptor whose hands have redefined the boundaries of woodturning. Born in Oakland, United States of America, in 1949, Lindquist emerged in the early 1970s as a vital force in the resurgence of woodturning in the United States. He is far more than a mere craftsman; he is an artist, author, and photographer who has successfully bridged the gap between the traditional craft of woodturning and the sophisticated realm of fine arts. His work is characterized by a profound empathy with the na…