A series of short, fun interviews with some of our favourite creatives.
We are thrilled to have partnered with Warwick for our first artist collaboration under our new venture, ‘Curated Editions’. Learn more about the artist behind the CITRINE edition.
How did the Citrine collaboration come about? Karin reached out to me late last year about loaning some of my sculptures for a photoshoot. After sharing some new pieces I was working on, we met at her new showroom to discuss a collaborative piece, which eventually led to the creation of the Citrine range.
How would you describe your artistic practice? My practice involves discovering unique textures from organic forms, digitally manipulating them, and realising my concepts using 3D printing and scanning technologies. Currently, I am focused on blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation in the metal casting process.
What’s a fun fact about you that people might be surprised to learn? Another outlet for my creativity has been DJing underground music in venues around Melbourne for the past decade or so, but these days it's few and far between due to bronze casting!
What was the most challenging aspect of creating the range?
The polishing process for each piece requires meticulous care. One wrong move on the polishing wheel will cause significant damage if it goes flying out of my hands! I'm sure Karin remembers the look on my face when we discussed polishing, but I’ve since become addicted to it. Creating a flawless surface free of scratches is incredibly satisfying and brings out the details beautifully.
Do you have a favourite piece from the CITRINE collection? If so, which one and why?
I love them all equally, but I have a soft spot for the mini oval finger pull. I’m usually focused on scaling things up, so scaling it down really surprised me..!
What do you hope people feel or think when they see or use pieces from the CITRINE collection?
I hope they are mesmerised by the details and appreciate the care that goes into crafting each piece by hand, each with its unique individuality.
If you weren’t an artist, what do you think you’d be doing?
I have always been interested in all forms of creativity, so if it weren't for my art practice, I would spend more time immersing myself in music production. I can see myself incorporating sound into my art practice one day...