Bryan Christiansen

  

 

 

 

Bryan Christiansen takes pieces of abandoned furniture and deconstructs them transforming them into trophies. It is a reinterpretation of being a 'hunter gatherer', the work created is exquisitely crafted but it is also a comment on our wasteful consumerism, whilst tipping its hat to taxidermy and assemblage art.
An interesting way to look at upcycling and restoration.

Charles Taylor Trip

 

 

 

Today we had a fantastic trip to Charles Taylor's incredibly beautiful workshop in Dalkeith. Charles showed us a stunning portfolio of works including many architectural works undertaken for the National Trust and other valued clients. Charles Taylor's workshop is in an old church and currently he employs seven staff, skilled carpenters and craftsmen. It was an awe inspiring workshop, but the students were happy to see machinery that they were familiar with and techniques being used that they knew. Thank you Charles we had a great day.