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Australian Wood Review
Clockwise from above:
Paul Mitchell, Sculpted Tree. This is the result of countless hours of design and fabrication to turn a client brief into reality. Constructed from birch plywood layers and manufactured using a combination
of digital and manual shaping techniques.
Photo: Aimee Catt
Stephanie White, Twisted, basswood. ‘This spoon was a real challenge. The centre is completely hollow, and the tendrils have a slight flex too them.’
Olivia O’Connor, Heron, golden wattle,
oil, rock, stainless steel, clay, artists oils, 525mm high. ‘Handcarved from a branch that fell in a storm, I used the natural bend and twist in the timber to create the shape of the bird.
Greg Hehir, Robust Fragility, nelia, Huon pine. ‘A form which embodies the toughness and resilience of these iconic trees but also alludes to the threats which impact their future. Both exist and thrive in climatic extremes however are under threat from land clearing, historic harvesting practices and bushfires.’
Vince Rush, Together Through Time, jacaranda. ‘A complex piece with flame that tells the story of a marriage.’
Alby Johnston, Black Forest Bench Seat, white beech, red cedar, blackwood.
Created in response to the wildlife and habitat loss during this year’s bushfires in Australia, this piece reminds of our reliance on the forests and its inhabitants.
Myles Gostelow, Wetlands Series (detail), jelutong. Handcarved patterns for concrete casting.
Mark Rogers, X-KAB-8R, recycled packing case pine. ‘Fixed tracks run on wheels, full articulation of digging arms and bucket, loosely modelled on a CAT 6020B mining machine. Suits Duplo people!’