Tasmania is renowned for its woodcraft. However, often Tasmanian wood products are valued for their rare, or specialty timbers, rather than the merit of their design.
In Form is an exhibition developed to showcase the creative talents of Tasmanian designers through products made from Tasmanian Eucalyptus. Whilst many consumers see Tasmanian eucalypts as a timber that should be hidden within the walls of a house, few realise that its availability, beauty, and resilience actually make it an ideal material for fine-furniture applications. Tasmanian Eucalyptus, if mindfully harvested, can also be a sustainable resource.
This exhibition aims to not only emphasise the importance of good design(ers) over the novelty of rare materials, but also to help promote and develop the perceived value of Tasmanian Eucalyptus.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue and essay discussing the history and potential trajectory of the Tasmanian furniture industry in relation to relevant global precedents and the availability of manufacturing materials.
Featuring 20 Tasmanian Designers, In Form will open on Friday November 21, at 5.30pm. The exhibition will run till December 2 at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Place, Hobart.
To find out more call Duncan Meerding, one of the curators on 0419 406 875.