This 15 minute short documentary, gives the viewer a brief glimpse into the art of wood sculptor Ken Packie. A New Jersey native, Ken moved to Otis, Massachusetts to oversee data networks in four states. But things were about to change Ken's life forever.
After seeing a chainsaw carving exhibition, Ken was immediately taken with the art form and knew it was a path he was destined to follow. Having never used a chainsaw, Ken took a safety course and two day art course and knew he was hooked. After several years of practice, Ken decided to show his work on weekends outside the Otis General Store. 'I was immediately swamped with work. My wife told me, if you don't try, you won't know. So I quit the day job and here we are'.
During the course of this film, Ken transforms an eight foot white pine log, into a stunning display of a mother black bear resting in a log, with her cub nestled on her backside.
Along the way Ken describes the process of cutting, chiseling and burning the log before the final sculpture is oiled and painted.
Looking upon the completed carving, Ken tells the audience that 'I've taken something that was alive and given it a second life as a new form.'
Winner: Audience Choice, Short Documentary 2015 Praxis Film Festival.
Official Selection 2014 Williamstown Film Festival.

copyright 2014 Leo W. Mahoney

Visit Ken here:
www.berkshiremtnsculpture.com

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