Gallery

Below are some examples of Graeme's work. If you are interested in purchasinge or would like to commission a piece to suit your individual taste or a particular site please contact Graeme by clicking on the 'Email Me' option box. Some of Graeme's work is also available at certain retail galleries. You will find a list of these at the bottom of this page.

'South Pacific Vessel Series'.
A series of pieces based on South Pacific coastal environments that, like the ocean, it's surrounds and inhabitants, is constantly evolving. Design, elements and textures reflect waves that wash upon the shore and the driftwood, shells and starfish that they leave behind.

'Starfish Vessel' 1999
Grass Tree, Mulga, Paua Shell, Copper, Metallic Thread.
H 300mm x Dia 220mm
The Bohlen Collection - Detroit Institute of Arts.
From the 'South Pacific Vessel' series

'Starfish vessel' 1999
Sheoak, Mulga, Paua Shell, Copper, Metallic Thread.
H 300mm x Dia 200mm
Merit award - 'Art of Turned Wood', Wellington, NZ.
Featured on 40c stamp in NZ Post's 'Art meets Craft' Stamp edition, issued May 2002.
Collection of Hugo Mann.

'Outrigger vessel' 2000
Maple, Mulga, Copper, Metallic Thread, Acrylic Paint.
H 240mm x 140mm
Collection of Neil and Susan Kaye.

This piece is influenced by South Pacific outrigger Canoe sails. These triangular sails are made from woven fibre and suspended broad side up between two spars. The 'gills' represent the sharks that were taken for food revered for their strength

Water Flows

A series of pieces developed during the 2000 'International Turning Exchange' residency at The Woodturning Center, Philadelphia, USA. Influenced by the movement of water around in a river or tidal estuary. Turned on multiple centres, carved and textured to various stone and water  surfaces.