Page 9 - Wood Review Dec 20

FEATURE
ART & ACCESSORIES – WINNER
Grant Vaughan, Split Form 10, red cedar, acrylic, lacquer, 320 x 480 x 100mm. Photo: David Young
Once again, beautiful professional photography, showed to best advantage Grant Vaughan’s excellent technical skill, combined with his equally rare and refined aesthetic sense. – Robert Howard
A beautiful and exquisitely resolved
ART & ACCESSORIES –
RUNNER-UP
form and finish. The high level of skill involved is evident yet not there for the sake of itself. An inspiringly accomplished piece.– Bern Chandley
Split Form 10 is a great example of Vaughan’s idiosyncratic design aesthetic. Not only is it unique and striking, this sculptural piece is a lesson in the use of use of form, texture, colour and contrast.
– Laura McCusker
Myles Gostelow, Platypus, NSW rosewood and buffalo horn.
Miles Gostelow’s Platypus combines technical excellence, a very resolved design, and a high degree of warmth, or ‘heart’,
due to its fine, carved surface texture – something that will increase as it ages.
– Robert Howard
Gostelow’s high level of technical skill is showcased here in one simple, sweet object. Sharp edges and soft curves, smooth bill and textured fur. Gorgeous little critter. – Laura McCusker
Wonderfully tactile. A carved piece of great skill and sensitivity.
– Bern Chandley
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