Exhibition opens soon: The Art of Making

Peter Young, Drinks Cabinet, 2022. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

Studio Woodworkers Australia (SWA) is Australia's peak body for professional designer makers and artists in wood. The Art of Making is the association’s annual exhibition for accredited members. It is curated by and presented by the Australian Design Centre in Sydney. In their words, it is ‘a snapshot of Australia’s finest designer makers and artists working in wood today’.

The exhibition runs from March 21 until May 4, 2024 at Australian Design Centre, at 101–115 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW, Gadigal Land.

David Muston, Criss-Cross Daybed, 2023. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

In 2024, the exhibition will feature works by Rolf Barfoed, Ian Bell, Richard Coles, Phoebe Everill, Lou Harriss, Gray Hawk, Alby Johnston, Tony Kenway, William Matthysen, Eliza Maunsell, David Muston, Darren Oates, Nick Pedulla, Ruth Thompson, David Upfill-Brown, Grant Vaughan, Warwick Wright and Peter Young.

Nick Pedulla, Vigne Bench. Photo: Nick Pedulla

Artist talks

On Saturday March 23, you can tour the exhibition with some of the artists as they discuss the works and the techniques and processes by which they are made. This is a free event, however bookings are required here

Learn more about Studio Woodworkers Australia at studiowoodworkers.org.au

Visit Australian Design Centre at australiandesigncentre.com