For her first solo exhibition, Sally has explored innovative and creative uses for a variety of materials not ordinarily considered suitable for fine furniture and design.

Discarded nails, wire and old rope, are some of the starting points for her explorations into new functional potential and aesthetic value. With this exhibition Sally has reworked discarded or overlooked materials into subtle, bespoke art pieces.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 19 DECEMBER 2012

Sally Brown: Artist Statement for Remade

I design and make handcrafted furniture and sculptural and functional art objects. The re-use of materials [is a] theme that has been emerging in my more recent work, and has become a significant aspect of my design practice. There are two other strong sub-themes in my work: organic forms inspired by the natural environment, and the use of textile-based materials and techniques.

I am interested in the re-use of materials for three reasons; environmental awareness, aesthetics and the creative process. There is much potential in art, design and manufacture to utilise materials that are currently wasted or overlooked. By thinking creatively, alternative uses and design solutions can help to divert waste from landfill and reduce the demand on precious natural resources. I believe that salvaged materials can be used in a clever and sophisticated way to create high quality art and design pieces. Salvaged materials bring character and patina to a piece, and a sense of history that can add layers of meaning to the work.

I work in an experimental way, exploring the functional potential of a material or process. The choice of material and the design develop simultaneously. This approach to designing lends itself to working with salvaged materials, which can be creatively stimulating, resulting in new and different applications.

SHELL BOWL
Galvanised fencing wire, weld, salvaged steel & beeswax
DIMENSIONS 390x340x100mm  SOLD

PEGGY BOWL (CURVED)
6 strand galvanised wire from old clothes lines, bronze brazing
DIMENSIONS 370øx230mm SOLD

STRAND BENCH SEAT
Discarded rope, salvaged Blackwood, copper nails & Stainless steel
DIMENSIONS 1900x400x440mm PRICE $6,500ea

SEA MIRROR
Found mirror, 6 strand galvanised wire offcuts
DIMENSIONS 1120x370x30mm PRICE $1,595ea

CHARSTOOLS
Burnt Eucalypt, sandblasted stainless steel & beeswax
DIMENSIONS 620x380x380mm PRICE $1,750ea

KNITTED VASE
Copper wire, copper hot-water boiler & wax
DIMENSIONS 270x170x170 PRICE SOLD 

SCALY TABLE
Corrugated roofing iron, hardwood nails, stainless steel & beeswax
DIMENSIONS 880x420x420mm PRICE $5,750ea

LICHEN BOWL
Stainless steel offcuts, sandblasted & beeswax
DIMENSIONS 480x480x65mm PRICE SOLD

LIGHT SENSITIVE SCREEN
Fabric scraps
DIMENSIONS 1400x1900x200mm (ea)  SOLD

NEST MIRROR
Wire offcuts, beehive lid & mirror
DIMENSIONS 350x450x70mm SOLD

STONE BOWLS
Laminated scrap timbers,  corrugated roofing iron, stainless steel & leather
DIMENSIONS 380x300x100mm PRICE $2,500ea

PEGGY BOWL (FLARED)
6 strand galvanised wire from old clothes lines, bronze brazing
DIMENSIONS 390øx150mm PRICE SOLD

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