This body of work represents a part of my journey through life, in particular the period up to and including the ITE experience. In my search for creative expression I have looked more and more towards things that I am passionate about and feel at ease with, the natural environments of ocean, forest and river. These influences are evident in the organic form of my work; the designs, textures and details reflect elements of these environments.
Participating in the International Turning Exchange has removed me from the comfort zones of environment, familiarity of equipment and materials and, most particularly, family! My mind has been opened by many new experiences, visiting museums, studios, collections, meeting many new people and living and living and working with a big new ‘family’.
Much of this has had an instant effect on me and inspired various pieces that have emerged during the ITE experience, but I am sure that this is only the watershed for the river of experiences, friendships and creativity that will flow from this.
I prefer not to go into detail on the inspiration behind individual pieces, as this is a bit like being told the story line before you read the book. I would rather my work be explored without preconceived notions, then the story behind the work can be another good book to read.
Graeme Priddle
Participating in the International Turning Exchange has removed me from the comfort zones of environment, familiarity of equipment and materials and, most particularly, family! My mind has been opened by many new experiences, visiting museums, studios, collections, meeting many new people and living and living and working with a big new ‘family’.
Much of this has had an instant effect on me and inspired various pieces that have emerged during the ITE experience, but I am sure that this is only the watershed for the river of experiences, friendships and creativity that will flow from this.
I prefer not to go into detail on the inspiration behind individual pieces, as this is a bit like being told the story line before you read the book. I would rather my work be explored without preconceived notions, then the story behind the work can be another good book to read.
Graeme Priddle
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Untitled Vessel Pre ITE 6 x 9 " Australian Jarrah Burr, stain GRA #4 |
| Hydrabad ITE 4 _ x 5 x 14 _" Ebonised Ash GRA #6 |
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Untitled Bowl Pre ITE 2 x 9 " Australian Sheoak, silver pins, metallic thread, stain GRA #8 |
| Graeme PRIDDLE Collaboration with Eli SCEARCE Just Won’t Come Out ITE 11 x 10 x 12" Ash, stain, brass rod, Sculpey III, various timbers GRA #12 |
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Aloha Vessel (From Vessels of the South Pacific series) Pre ITE 8 x 5 " Australian Sheoak, Australian Mulga, copper, metallic thread GRA #3 |
| Outrigger Vessel (From Vessels of the South Pacific series) ITE 11 x 5" Maple, Australian Mulga, copper, metallic thread, stain GRA #1 |
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Starfish Vessel (From Vessels of the South Pacific series) ITE 11 x 6" Australian Grass Tree, Australian Mulga, copper, metallic thread, stain GRA #2 |
| Watcha’ Up To Jack? ITE 2 x 4 x 20" Ash veneer, Walnut, Australian Mulga, New Zealand Enunga Jade, dyed string, copper, metallic thread GRA #11 |
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Against the Tide #1 ITE 3 x 11 " Maple, stain GRA #9 Against the Tide #2 |
| Tribute to George ITE 3 x 5 x 14" Walnut, bleach GRA #5 |
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| Missing Home ITE 4 x 5 x 14 " Ebonised Ash GRA #7 |
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