Rodney Band

Bespoke sculptural works by Rodney Band, handcrafted in Cape Town using rare woods and traditional turning techniques.

About the Artist

Sculptural works in wood — shaped through 25 years of craft and exploration.

I’m Rodney Band. I began working with wood in the early 1990s and have spent more than 25 years developing a sculptural practice rooted in traditional turning.

From my studio in Kommetjie, Cape Town, I create hand-turned sculptures exploring balance, texture, and the natural character of hardwoods.

My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and continues to evolve through ongoing exploration of form and material.

The Making

Signature Process

Each sculpture begins with a carefully selected log, mounted on the lathe and shaped with precision using a traditional chisel. Unlike conventional bowl turning — where both the interior and exterior are fully completed on the lathe — I intentionally stop short of finishing the inside.

From that point, the work moves into hand sculpting using custom tools and techniques developed over more than 25 years.

This hybrid approach allows me to achieve a perfectly round exterior while introducing a subtly oval interior.

The result is a form that moves beyond functional woodturning into a distinctly expressive art piece.

Depending on scale and complexity, each sculpture takes between three and six weeks to complete.

Bespoke Works

Commissions

I create custom, one-of-a-kind sculptures from rare woods, roots and brass.

Each commission begins with a shared vision. Collectors, galleries, and private clients discuss concept, scale and materials before the creative process begins.

The result is a sculpture that is not only exclusive, but also deeply personal — a reflection of the client’s space and story, shaped through my sculptural language.

Each piece typically takes three to six weeks to complete depending on its size and complexity.