The piece explores the relationship between traditional joinery and natural wood figure, and the seemingly opposing and contrasting concepts of contemporary form and bright colour. The natural Bird’s Eye pattern is emphasized and contemporized by adding colour. It is a visual history of the tree and is a record of the tree’s response to occurrences within its habitat, small samples of which are cast in resin and preserved as a reminder of where the tree originated. The different colours of each drawer front are a stylistic reference to the chapters of this history.
Birds Eye Drawers
By Martin Davis
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Martin DavisMartin Davis established Martin Davis Furniture Design in 2003. The business produces bespoke furniture for private and business clients, primarily from Australian timbers.Davis's furniture is unique and contemporary. His work is intended to evoke a response in the viewer, to tell a story. Davis addresses craft and design with an equal level of respect and skill. His approach to furniture endeavours to bridge the gap between the "moral" and "truthful" approach of the highly skilled craftsmen of past centuries, and the design and production oriented approach of current times. Martin Davis's work can be found in collections in Australia, the USA and Japan. www.martindavisfurniture.com |
