Lorraine Le Plastrier Castlemaine, Vic

‘The Castlemaine II’
mahogany, lime

‘The idea of reMADE provoked an old challenge – can I carve wood in the traditional designs of those great crafters from past centuries. Stepping outside familiar territory was current as I had just crossed the Nullabor to relocate from WA. I use the boat as a personal metaphor for change and movement. Participating in reMADE and the idea of ‘traditional’ gave me the freedom to explore, embellish and be lavish with pattern in its elaborate forms. It was a pleasure. My next challenge is to make another boat using Australian flora and fauna in our own style and tradition of woodcarving.’