Ollie Ayrton, Wings (Studio Furniture 2018)

I am an artist who lives and works in Canberra, Australia. I am a craftsman who is intrigued by the inherent properties of the materials I use. I draw inspiration primarily from the great tradition of art, that is to say, figuration. However let's say the universe is my muse, and there is a plethora of themes that inspires me: pop culture, Greek mythology, cosmology, mysticism, architecture and lost civilisations to name but a few. For my entry I wanted to make a simple Parson's table with a carved figure in the top. This table would be a tribute to Matthew Harding (1964–2018) who was an extraordinary artist, craftsman and designer. The title ‘Wings’ is inspired by William Blake: ‘No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings’. Website: www.ollieayrton.com

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