ABOUT JEFFREY M. HILLS
Jeffrey M. Hills resides in Taos, New Mexico, an environment rich in history and color, with his wife Phyllis of 40 years. Jeffrey is a self-taught artist, first beginning to explore his craft in early childhood. For nearly 10 years, he was a student of Robert Meadow of the Lutherie, a master instrument maker and renowned expert of Japanese wood working. From Meadow Jeffrey learned a variety of sharpening techniques, joinery and the use of Japanese woodworking tools.
His designs are inspired from the classic southwestern landscapes of buttes and mesas. To soften the pieces he often introduces the elegance and simplicity of eastern design elements. This eclectic mix gives his work a stylized originality that is both organically and structurally exciting. The arch form presents a dynamic tension structurally while esthetically fusing with nature.
His inspirations lie within an inner pull to the colors and patterns of different woods. There is a spiritual life force present in Jeffrey’s work, a dynamic balance between form, function and beauty. He gains great satisfaction from the process of using the subtlety of color, shapes and textures in the wood to create his works. The special mark of a craftsman is reflected in the detail he brings to each piece. His greatest pleasure comes from designing and building legacy furniture, where aesthetics, wood engineering and master craftsmanship come together to build a piece of furniture that can be handed down one generation to another. Jeffrey’s work has been published in
Woodworking Magazine and in Fine Woodworking Magazine he has won the prestigious Design Book Award. Jeffrey’s deep commitment to the integrity of his art provides a backdrop for serious collectors and those touched by his commitment to fine furniture.
JEFFREY M. HILLS
PUBLICATIONS
Fine Woodworking Magazine – Design Book Two
Fine Woodworking Magazine – The Gallery (08/07)
Southwest Art Magazine – Leffel/McGraw Article
Wooden Boat Magazine – Launchings (11/07)
Wood Work Magazine – Feature Gallery (12/93)
Wood Work Magazine – Feature Gallery (12/92)
Wood Work Magazine – Feature Gallery (01/92)
Wood Work Magazine – Feature Gallery (06/90)
Numerous Magazines and Newspapers
GALLERYS
Taos Art Gallery - Taos NM
Nichols Fine Art Gallery – Taos NM
Spirit Runner Gallery – Taos NM
Gallery de Colores – Taos NM
Taos Invites Taos 2008 Juried Selection
Taos Invites Taos 2009 Living Master Invitational
NOTABLE COMMISSIONS FOR ARTISTS & FINE ART COLLECTORS
David A Leffel – Taos, New Mexico
Sherrie McGraw – Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Multiple Legacy Furniture Commissions
Ed Sandoval – Taos, New Mexico
Ann Huston – Thom Wheeler - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Cherry, Walnut & Padauck Rolling Cabinets, Western/Asian Hat Rack- Commissioned - Rolling Serving Cart - Cherry, Maple, Padauck
Ron Barsano – Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Legacy Coffee Table in Curly book matched Claro Walnut
Ourey Meyers – Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Entertainment Cabinet in Cherry with extensive hand carvings
Dennis & Cathy Tyree – Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Legacy Entry Table Asian style in Quarter Sawn Sycamore, Walnut & Padauck
Paul & Deb Highmann - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Legacy Entry Table Asian style in Cherry, Walnut & Padauck
Andrew Simons – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Commissioned – Legacy Coffee Table in book matched Quilted Maple, Walnut & Padauck
Saul & Marlene Solomon – Wayne, PA
Commissioned - Table and Cabinet -
Drs. Carl & Merri Rubin - Carefree, AZ
Commissioned - Coffee Table - Quarter Sawn White Oak & Cherry
Commissioned - Bar - Cherry & Wenge
Steve & Susan Zumdahl - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Entertainment Ensamble - Figured Cherry, Wenge & Quilted Maple
Donald & Jennifer Mooney - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Coffee table - Fiddleback Spalted Figured Maple, Cherry, Walnut & Wenge
John & Rhea Fullbright - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Day Bed - Cherry, Wenge & Maple
Brett M. Hills - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Commissioned - Night Tables - Quarter Sawn Walnut, Tiger Maple
Brett & Rachael Shaheen - Denver, CO
Commissioned - Blanket Chest - Cherry & Aromatic Cedar
Commssioned - High Boy Dresser - Cherry, Walnut, Hickory & Teak
Steve & Susan Zumdahl - Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Entertainment Ensamble - Figured Cherry, Wenge & Quilted
Temple Beth Or – Spring House, PA
Commissioned - Walnut & Rosewood Lectern
Taos Jewish Center – Taos, New Mexico
Commissioned - Walnut Plaque mount
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