Rick Hayward, Monochrome Cabinet (CHESTS, CABINETS & BOXES 2024)

Photos:

Daniel Mulheran

Video tour:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxpfNXVRuNW/

My major work at the Sturt School for Wood in 2023 inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and the DeStijl movement. ’Monochrome Cabinet’ was made with responsibly sourced Queensland Silver Ash as an exploration of space and relationship within the bounds of rectilinear form. With a focus on hand-cut joinery including half-blind dovetails and secret mitred dovetails, and a shimmering reeded glass back panel made reflective by hand-applied 22 Carat Gold Leaf, the cabinet has a balanced, gentle presence.

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