Guy Breay, R.M. (ART & OBJECTS 2025)

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Guy Breay

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Australia

This piece is carved in honour of the legendary bushman from the Darling Downs, R.M. Williams AU CMG who became world famous for creating the high quality riding or workman’s boots know in rural areas simply as R.M.s On our property “The Stiks” at Kumbarilla, the main trunk of a Budgeroo tree was burnt out during bushfires more than 60 years ago. All that remained was a partially burnt tree root protruding from the forest floor. The shape of the remaining root inspired me to create this stylised version of an R.M. boot. There is a great deal of natural contrast in grain colours and textures of the wood. The bushfire scorched some of the toe giving it a natural ebony appearance. Work in progress photos are included

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