
Jefferson Tortorelli
Artist
Jeff is a liturgical artist whose work focuses exclusively on pieces used in community worship spaces. Jeff’s grandfather was a master carpenter and his father a master machinist. These two people both had a special relationship with wood and metal. They had the knowledge and the touch to work them into beautiful pieces of art. From them, Jeff developed the love and the skills to create. More importantly, they taught him, “If you can create something in your mind, you can create that piece with the most fitting medium.” At the age of five, he built his first bookcase, and the journey of a lifetime began. His designs are executed in wood, metal and stone. Age-old techniques of joinery are employed – eliminating the need for glue or mechanical fasteners. All finishes are a special blend of oils developed centuries ago, which invite the touch of your hand.
APPROACH
PHILOSOPHY
The more involved the community is in the design process, the more relevance the liturgical art/furnishings will have.
TRADITIONS SERVED
EDUCATION
SERVICES
Design and fabrication of liturgical furnishings, restoration and refinishing of existing pieces, and woodcarving of all types. A full wood and machine shop allows for mechanisms giving people with disabilities equal access.
SPECIALIZATION
Liturgical Furnishings
Woodwork
PROJECTS
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