Steven D. Cameron, a native of Guelph, Ontario, is an Adrian Michigan based craftsman with an interest in all areas of fine wood working including windharps, wood/canvas canoes, and other commission wooden items of interest.
Steve is a geologist by trade, and studied at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay, ON. He has always been in awe of the properties of earth, wind, fire, and water and how they combine to create powerful contrasts and creations in our world. During his time in the North Country, Steve reveled in the sound and power of the wind blowing through the trees and across the landscape of the boreal forest.
His interest in wind harps began through his studies at DePaul University (Chicago IL), while taking a class on creativity and imagination. He continually read about wind harps and their influence on the creativity of 19th century artists such as Thoreau, Chopin, and Shelley. Though his continued research, Steve discovered that wind harps were the perfect medium for combining his love of wood (earth) and wind.
Each CAMEX wind harp is crafted individually by hand. They are made of a variety of domestic hard and soft woods. These woods are all derived from a sustainable source so as not to damage the future of the environment. The size and grain of the wood actually dictates the parameters of each instrument. This is what gives each CAMEX wind harp its own unique sound.
This is Steve’s inaugural year presenting and selling his work and in May 2008 will be participating in his first show. His work as an emerging artist is being well received, as he is enjoying a high success rate for juried fairs and has been accepted for an upcoming solo exhibition at the Croswell Gallery in the Croswell Opera House (circa 1844).
CAMEX is the result of the inspiration to enjoy life to the fullest by developing your best self in accordance with nature and your natural surroundings. The mission of CAMEX is to provide resources to enjoy your natural world, whether it be a windharp or a sailing canoe, so that others may live a more fulfilling life through the subtle joys of natural experiences.
The union of being ‘green’ and feeding the soul.
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