Orest Danylak, Croydon Suspension Light (Studio Furniture 2018)

The touch and smell of wood is a driving force within – it is bewitching, it exudes tradition but yet allows for seasonal changes. It is authentic. It can be designed, considered, sawn, planed, roughed out, finished out individually or replicated in form. It is a material that testifies to the skill, judgement, honesty and integrity of the maker. I have chosen to live and breathe woodwork and the art of furniture making. This choice has come about following completion of studies in architecture at Sydney University and postgraduate studies in Fine Furniture Design and Technology at the Sturt School of Wood. Working on a commission basis has shown me the need to be constantly on the lookout for new opportunities and as a result I am in the process of collaborating, designing, and manufacturing my first collection. I am keen to contribute and be part of a broader creative, learning and making community and to share my passion, knowledge and skills with others.

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