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Brian Dawson
The organic nature of wood, its colours, densities, growth patterns, smells, textures and its tactile qualities all contribute to my love of the material. The never-ending learning of new techniques, experimentation with different methods and the hands –on approach adds to my passion.
I like to make organic, free–flowing objects, designed on the go
“Designing and making and risk taking are all part of the same thing. Creativity is fundamentally a high-risk activity. It demands that we destroy as much as we create. Having to specify things way out ahead is too safe a way of going about it” Brian
Huon pine box with acrylic lid handmade by Brian Dawson
$300.00
Huon pine box with acrylic lid handmade by Brian Dawson. Trying to think outside the box, I decided to make one with sides projecting both inward and outward. In order to...
Handmade wood i-pad or bookstand by Brian Dawson
$100.00
Handmade wood i-pad or bookstand by Brian Dawson. This stand is one of a number and is made of Australian casuarina. The pattern is made with aluminium nailsThe stand can be arranged...
Tiger Myrtle Box with figured Marri Top hand made by Brian Dawson
$300.00
Tiger Myrtle Box with figured Marri Top hand made by Brian Dawson. The idea for this box arose when I heard that the exhibition was called ‘Tiger Tiger”. A few years ago,...
Tiger Myrtle Veneer Box handmade by Brian Dawson
$300.00
Tiger Myrtle Veneer Box handmade by Brian Dawson. The idea for this box arose when I heard that the exhibition was called ‘Tiger Tiger”. I had some highly figured tiger myrtle veneer...