Ross Thompson

Ross Thompson — 'Ray's Cabinet', 2024

$25,000

This cabinet tells the story of the spiritual relationship of my Grandpa and me. He passed away suddenly when I was two, but his shed became a place of curiosity for me as I grew older - it remained as if he had just put his tools down to finish for the day.

I can recall the smell and the layout of the shed to this day, and remember he sense of discovery when I would spend time exploring when visiting my Grandma as a child and young man. Amongst it all were some lengths of Myrtle with gun stocks traced out on them, pieces which I have kept and still have, waiting for a special project for my family.

I still use the tools that my Grandma let me have, all of which I hope to pass onto my children or grandchildren so they can share in my, and his, incredibly wonderful life. This cabinet tells the story of our relationship, and of fining a place of belonging and inspiration to continue life's great story. 

Ross Thompson is a fine furniture designer and maker based in Geelong (Djilang). Ross works references early to mid twentieth century design ideals, blending traditional woodcraft technique with considered and elegant design. With a love of rare and exotic timber veneers, his focus is how to avoid solely relying on the beauty of the timber to carry the beauty of the piece, but to understand how it can help inform and elevate the work when paired with proportion, styling and woodcraft. Beginning his business in 2017, Ross has grown his practice steadily to now be collaborating with the countries best interior designers and stylists, in addition to a broad and diverse array of private and commercial clients and commissions.

Fables & Folklore  

November 14, 2024 - January 25, 2025

Curated by Simone Haag

Craft is thrilled to invite internationally renowned Australian decorator Simone Haag as the guest curator of Craft’s final main gallery exhibition of 2024. Making her curatorial debut, Haag presents a group exhibition featuring works by more than 30 Australian artists.

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Material: huon pine, figured myrtle, wenge, glass, mirror, gold leaf

Dimensions: 200 x 42.5 x 42.5cm

 

Please note when purchasing, exhibition works are to be collected when exhibition closes. 

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