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In 1993 Vic found himself in Boston for a convention. During a tour of the USS Constitution, he obtained several pieces of the oak timbers from the hull. With those pieces and a dexterous hand, Vic created "heritage pieces" – pens and desk sets that were sold with a Certificate of Authenticity only to those for whom the ship held special meaning. The emotional response from the owners of those pieces was overwhelming. Vic had realized his opus – art that was meaningful to both the artist and the buyer. "I am happiest in my workshop – making drawers fit perfectly, feeling them slide smoothly. And retaining the beauty of the wood. Wood is beautiful in its own right, I don’t want to cover it, disguise it, or put it on a production line. It should express itself and me. If I can reuse heritage woods that have a history or hold special meaning for the buyer, well, that’s even more satisfying". Vic currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and children. In constant demand, he continues sculpting wood into interesting, dynamic, and beautiful pieces while exhibiting his Matanda line of wood creations at various art shows and venues throughout the region. Return to Gateway Gallery Online 
My Cocobola Heart, Jewelry Box, Vic Barr Page updated
01.02.2012
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