WW2 digger Nev Anning passed on 2014 and commission by he’s wife to have Nev carved placing orchards in a tree which he loved doing…..He was carved from a tree felled a week before the carving commenced and turned out Nev planted the tree some 40yrs ago…
This 70kg Carving has qualities in the polishing along with the Subtle curves of a large snake this weight. I enjoyed making this piece as it took over 3 weeks to make.
Commissioned by Patrice O’sullivan. Carved with a tungsten chain the timber was like steel and created enormous friction on the saw as Australia has some of the hardest timbers and this is one. The Brolga sits in the garden today of Thurloogoona Station Western QLD 800km inland from Brisbane.
Wondi’s Charlotte, the Emu that adopted the town for 4 years and finally died in a motor accident so in Memory of her she lives in the local pub foyer just off the main st.
This lung fish is carved from Tallowood a very hard Eucalyptus and was hidden in a garage by the local councilor for years with many attempts to retrieve it as public art for the town to enjoy! Finally a significant member of the community had contacts high up to negotiate its removal from the shed and placed where it should be, in public.
This piece took 3years for the timber to finally cure for polishing and was finally sold to Tibor Rasash into the foyer of hes hotel chain. I had a dream for this to go into the Chairmans Lounge in Quantas but the fact a friend bought it made it so much more special!
I was chosen by the Harbour matster who lived in Maleny and happen to see me carve at the Maleny wood show. We met over a cuppa and from their organised to fly to Groote Eylandt in the NT. When I arrived after 4 flights into the Eylandt. I finally saw the log and my saws weren’t big enough to cut right through the log and fuel wasnt available for the first 2 days making the situation interesting though finally pulling myself together I managed to create to end piece after seven days morning and evening complete this piece.
Testimonials from Groote Eylandt Community
Love the work! seems to be a great talking point and a subject for discussion n make people take the time to talk about how they feel about the concept, Should be a great addition to the spirit of the community…..Gary
The whole community got to watch the evolution of the solider and his dog, which not only brought people together and strengthened connections in the community but will be a shared memory for many years to come.He is a symbol of solidarity for the island… Rebecca Clarke
Been on Groote for 4 weeks. In the time I’ve had the most amazing experience to see the work of a chainsaw wielding artist transform a fallen tree into an amazing Anzac tribute. Day by Day Cut by cut to art, Great job Matt! …..Craig Hudson
A magnificent piece of workmanship. Symbolic & appropriately positioned. Congratulations! Andrew Trail. Harbour Master…. Groote Eylandt.
Testimonials from Groote Eylandt Community Love the work! seems to be a great talking point and a subject for discussion n make people take the time to talk about how they feel about the concept, Should be a great addition to the spirit of the community…..Gary The whole community got to watch the evolution of the solider and his dog, which not only brought people together and strengthened connections in the community but will be a shared memory for many years to come.He is a symbol of solidarity for the island… Rebecca Clarke Been on Groote for 4 weeks. In the time I’ve had the most amazing experience to see the work of a chainsaw wielding artist transform a fallen tree into an amazing Anzac tribute. Day by Day Cut by cut to art, Great job Matt! …..Craig Hudson A magnificent piece of workmanship. Symbolic & appropriately positioned. Congratulations! Andrew Trail. Harbour Master…. Groote Eylandt.
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Great use for an old tree Stump!
