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FEATURE
BOWLS & BOXES – WINNER
Martin Burgoyne, Incense Box
All three entries by Martin were absolute standouts in the category.
His work demonstrates a meticulous attention to the details and beautiful timber choices. The decision to pick his Incense Box was for me about the extraordinary planning involved for all the included items to be housed, and then the whole work to be brought together cohesively. This body of work is testament to the incredible skills and patience of its maker. − Phoebe Everill
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Of the three brilliant boxes Martin entered into the category the Incense Box stood out to me the most. It
is incredibly detailed, and displays multiple techniques while still maintaining uniformity. It shows a clear understanding of process and design intent. The complexity of the piece is amazing and Martin has executed it with outstanding precision. − Simeon Dux
BOWLS & BOXES – RUNNER-UP
Benjamin Reddan, Love her like you are going to lose her
When I first saw this work I was struck by the cleanliness of the design, super crisp, awesome timber selections
and beautifully presented. Then I took in the dimensions and realised how tiny the components were, my great respect for this maker’s skills and talent to bring it to life only continue to grow. − Phoebe Everill
Benjamin’s entry clearly shows years of dedication. Multiple skills are on display specifically with the accuracy achieved at such a fine scale. His unique design approach shows a high level of attention to detail, a knowledge of timber and a love for the craft. − Simeon Dux
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4. Martin Burgoyne, Starry, Starry Night, jarrah, walnut, lacewood, opal, various veneers.
5. Benjamin Reddan, Love her like you are going to lose her, American black walnut, jarrah, American white ash and Tas oak, birch ply substrate. ‘An engagement
ring box for my best friend. I wanted to challenge myself with the smallest box that I had ever made.
6. Joseph Degeling, Jewellery Box, ‘marango’, birdseye maple, brass. ‘A gift to my wife for her 40th birthday.’
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Martin Burgoyne, Incense Box, walnut veneered plywood, teak parquetry, shell detailing. ‘A nest of boxes and trays that holds all the tools and equipment used in Japanese incense appreciation games.’
Hugh Mackay, Aita, blackwood. ‘From the swirl of sarongs to Buddhist temple oil lights, this is accumulative work
of the absorbed cultures, sights and experiences.’ Photo: Ben Mackay
Ken Fisher, Rosewood Memory Box, ‘my most recent and fifth in series for our lovely grandchildren’. Photo: Amandine Durrant
7. Bryan Cush, Cache Box, white mahogany, redgum. ‘An inlaid brass star-map matches the birth time, date and location of the client’s daughter. On the underside, a concealed time-capsule tray will be revealed when she turns 21.’
8. Robin Cromer, Desert Treasures, sapele, messmate and silvertop veneers. ‘A waterfall veneered box in the style of Craig Thibodeau.’
9. Robyn Mauger, Textured Lid Box, recycled kauri. Inspired by photos of the surface of Mars.