JEFF EASLEY
Music Knows No Boundaries, wood, 30" x 78"

Jeff Easley is an artist based in Wellman, Iowa.  He makes wood furniture and wall sculptures for both public and private spaces, and he has been creating his unique designs for over thirty-five years.  Easley exhibits his work in art fairs around the country and has won numerous awards, including, most recently, "Best of Show," overall show, at the Highland, Illinois Art in the Park festival.  He earned eight prestigious awards during this year's festival season, and eighty-one awards over the course of his career.

About his work: Easley uses wood from non-endangered trees.  He selects woods based on their natural colors and grain qualities.  Contrasting woods are used for achieving the best overall design impact as well as for details such as inlays.  An oil finish is thoroughly applied by hand to his final designs in order to bring out the natural beauty of the wood.

Music Knows No Boundaries was acquired by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics last year and it is now installed on the fourth floor of the Pomerantz Pavilion.

Jeff Easley's website