My name is Gene Chernyak and my main passion for the past 8 years has been working with wood.  My goal has been to achieve perfect form while incorporating the natural qualities of the wood.  I strive to attain a specific shape following classical patterns, the golden rule, etc.  I also pay great attention to specific textures and colors.

My designs are inspired by different sources, mainly from nature, culture, and the works of others.  

Personal Statement

Gene Chernyak, MD was born in St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) in 1957.  He finished high school and medical school in St. Petersburg and immigrated to the United States in 1989.  He completed his residency in New York and since 1995, he has been practicing Anesthesiology and Pain Management in Pennsylvania.  

He has been woodworking since 2001, mostly woodturning, carving, and sculpting.  He built his own woodshop in 2003.  His works are currently presented in different galleries in Pennsylvania and New York, many

private collections.

Mail to: gene@wooddevotion.com