relic.form

from the roots of a fisherman, the seed of reverence held with the natural world had been connected and the adventure of travelling the seas of south coast Australia shifted to land picking up carpentry tools within the construction industry, to now a dedicated 7 years self-taught woodworking artist who is currently embedded within the process of making his second collection of vessels, artefacts, and ceremonial designs.

With works shared at the Home Of The Arts Centre, in Qld, Australia apart of their Triennial Arts exhibition in 2024 and artefacts landing in stores like Islandluxe, Byron Bay, and Circa Bc. Bondi beach, Thom works as reflection of nature, syncing with the essence of wood, and in the kinship held with our trees, exploring ancient practices through carving as way to connect deeply to the world and to the 'self', by developing a woodworking practice that leaves behind remnants of time spent discovering along the pathways of process.

Thom sees creating as a series of moments opening yourself up to the opportunity to transform, each piece of wood is carefully considered through the conversation between material and maker, the curiosity and reserach of ancient times, old world architecture, cultures, and craft forms, the terrains of our planet and the space within ourselves, all serving as themes and influence for the works to unfold, an endless and ever-changing web of inspiration to explore.

He believes that these carved works are experessions that hold integrity throughout their life, that they're not at their best when they're just finished and brand new, that they will not deteriorate in time, the imperfections and weathering become apart of it and the pieces live with you through your life as you become connected to them, the vessels serving space as a reminder to connect with nature always.

relic.form EST 2017