MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

MICHAEL RETTER with SCOTT MITCHELL
Exquisite Marquetry and Fine Furniture from an Australian Master
A Wood Masters Series Exhibition
5 December, 2009 – 20 January, 2010
Opening Saturday 5th December at 2.30pm by Aldo Giurgola AM

Marquetry and inlay were inspired by the ancient craft of intarsia - the making of decorative and pictorial mosaics by the inlaying of precious and exotic material into or onto a groundwork of solid wood.

Michael Retter first started marquetry as a pastime while at sea as a marine engineer in the late 1950’s. In 1975, Michael devoted more and more time to developing his skills and his markets until in 1984 he was able to start thinking about marquetry as a profession.

Michael’s work is uniquely Australian in subject matter and materials. Pieces of his work have been presented by the Australian Government to overseas dignitaries from Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Korea, and China.

An artist of international fame, Michael Retter was named Marquetarian of the Year at New York’s Marquetry Society of America Exhibition in 1984. In 1989 Michael was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for his work.

Michael’s largest commission and most public work to date was in 1988 for the new Parliament House in Canberra. The first part of the commission involved the making of 56 monochrome frieze panels for the Cabinet Ante-room. A second commission was for a ceiling marque and more commissions followed including 20 more panels, marquetry on the Speaker’s chair and for the Australian Coat of Arms.

Another major public project was for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra. Michael supplied nine small marquetry insets for the VIP dining table and sideboard, plus a set of 15 panels each 90cm square, covering the end wall of the same room.

The work in this exhibition displays three areas of Michaels work. The wall hangings are indicative of an artist at the highest level of his skills, and indeed of marquetry worldwide. Presented in two sizes the works depict the Australian flora and fauna in all its uniqueness and beauty, accurately represented and documented on each unique piece.

There are also a limited number of works that form a mini retrospective of his more than 35 years of professional artistry. And then there are utilitarian pieces worked in collaboration with Canberra fine furniture maker Scott Mitchell. The long-time friends share a passion for all things wood and the decorative and subtle artistry of Michael’s marquetry is harmoniously injected into the designs and finesse of Scott’s fine furniture pieces.

The Gallery is proud to be able to present this major and most important exhibition of Michael Retter’s exquisite artistry as another of its Masters in Wood 25th Anniversary series.
L to R Scott Mitchell, BWWG Artistic Director David Mac Laren and Michael Retter in preparation at the Scott Mitchell Design workshop in Canberra

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.

23 January – 21 April
STUDIO FURNITURE 2010
In association with Australian Wood Review magazine and Craft Australia

70 WORKS OF FINE FURNITURE BY 66 MAKERS

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and Australian Wood Review Magazine opened their second Bi-annual exhibition, Studio Furniture 2010 on Australia Day, Saturday 23 January at 6pm in the Octagon ArtSpace.

The exhibition is the result of an Australia wide competition sponsored by the Wood Works Gallery with $11000 made available for four prizes for the winning entrants.

Over 138 entries were received and from those 70 pieces of furniture from 66 individual wood workers and furniture makers were selected to make up the most extensive exhibition ever held at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.

The exhibition was opened and awards announced at the Gallery by Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, the premier advocacy body for Craft practitioners in Australia and media partner for the event.

The 70 accepted entries for the exhibition come from furniture makers from around Australia.
New South Wales is represented by 23 makers, with 15 from Queensland, 6 from Western Australia, 5 from Tasmania, 4 from Victoria. 2 from South Australia and 7 from the ACT Region.

The ACT Region entrants are furniture makers Gino Monteleone, Josh Carmody, Amy Fiveash, Scott Mitchell, Mirsad Ramic, Myles Gostelow and Gallery Artistic Director David Mac Laren who is exhibiting out of competition.

Entries for the competition include stools, chairs, lounges, hall, bedside and coffee tables, cabinets, sideboards, mirrors, lamps, chests of drawers, bookshelves, boxes, desks and a dining suite. The brief for the competition was for a well-considered and crafted piece of furniture, made with saleability within a gallery setting in mind. The design and finish needs to communicate a “studio furniture” attitude: that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work showing an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced manufacture.

Wood and/or wood products (manufactured boards) are the primary material with other materials able to be incorporated such as metal, glass, leather, recycled paper, fibreglass matting and found objects. Most pieces are made exclusively from Australian timber species with a sprinkling of exotics such as Peruvian walnut, American cherry, African padauk and ebony. One occasional table features ink-jet digital prints as part of the design.

With 66 individual makers and 70 pieces, the administration and accommodation of the work in the Gallery has proved a challenge with pieces displayed throughout in the Gallery as some have proved too heavy to place in the upstairs Octagon ArtSpace generally reserved for specific exhibitions in the Gallery.

While all of the work is exceptional and meets the criteria as above, some are bound to be standouts that closely epitomise the organisers ideas of “studio furniture,” which by definition wrestles with the notions of artistic expression and functionality, either in terms of decoration or practical use.

STOP PRESS

At the exhibition opening the winners of various prizes were announced. 1st prize went to Alby Johnston's Rainforest Rocker, 2nd to Neil Erasmus' ELL Cabinet, 3rd to Tony Kenway's Cunji Dining Suite and 4th to Adrian Potter's Ned's Chair. A special Acquisition Award went to Des King for his Shoji Screen and the works of Frank Wiesner (Cabinet), Myles Gostelow (Roo Chair), Simon Ramsey (Music Chair), Darren Oates (Hall Table), Fukutoshi Uneo (Dress Code Table), Will Marx, (Ulysses Chaise Lounge) and Anton Gerner (Cabinet) were Highly Commended by Judges David Boucher (Boucher & Co), Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Design) and Will Matthysen.