Channing once “motorized” the larger of two spheres on the property to have a little fun with a tour group.
Carved entirely out of wood, the artist’s “pencil” sculptures—seen here in the form of an undulating fence—are now held in private collections across the country.
Found wood felled from storms and other disasters is used to create figurative works.
An uprooted tree is used as an artistic sculpture.
Art installation made of found wood.
Wooden Sculpture
Carved entirely out of wood, the artist’s “pencil” sculptures.
Carved wood sculpture
Channing’s work is not only peppered throughout the grounds of the sculpture garden, but also in the winery tasting buildingand in his family’s home. including the
The trompe l’oeil tufted bench in the dining room
A table with a “book and pipe” on top.
Wine Barrels
Nina Channing sits on a rustic bench in the former studio–turned–yoga room
In the foyer, a delicately sculpted wood wall hanging looms above a rustic entry table and catchall.
Wine tasting building
Channing’s Vineyard
This article appears in the August-1 2015 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).