Benjamin Reddan Wood Art for sale. Intricately inlayed timber boxes with Japanese inspired design by Benjamin Reddan wood artist for sale at JahRoc Wood Gallery
Artist Biography
Benjamin Reddan Artist
Artist Statement
Benjamin Reddan is a passionate designer maker who believes that well made timber products such as cabinet furniture, boxes, and jewellery can have a soul with all aspects of making. Whether it’s a corner block, hinge or piece of inlay, all can be treated with the same respect and care. In 2014 Benjamin completed his studies and apprenticeship in Cabinet and Furniture Making at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. His final assessment piece was the Ikebana cabinet “Awakening of a Dream” for which he received two awards from the Australian Furniture Association. Even though Reddan appreciates his formal training and tertiary study, much of what he has learnt has been through experiential learning in his own time and workspace. His strongest inspiration today is Japanese art and design, specifically the practice of Yosegi : the art form of creating timber patterns from different coloured woods that are thinly sliced. Reddan believes we live too much in a throwaway society. Change can happen through the collection and appreciation of heirloom designed pieces. His pieces reflect this in the techniques he employs whilst creating for longevity in the future. Inherit in his practices is the belief we should all invest in quality through buying a well-made piece only once and treasuring it.Education and Qualifications
- 2014- Completed Certificate 3 in Cabinet Furniture Making
- 2009- Completed Associate Degree of Design (Furniture) at RMIT
- 2007- Completed VCE at Mt Evelyn Christian School where the highest scored subjects were: Visual Arts 41 Studio Arts 42 Design Technology 43
Awards and Exhibitions
- 2018 Exhibited at the ‘Studio 2018 Fine Furniture Exhibition’ at Bungendore Woodworks Gallery
- 2018 Exhibited at Hatch Gallery
- 2017 Awarded ‘Best in Show’ prize at the ‘Double Take in Wood’ exhibition hosted by the Victorian Wood Workers Association. At Manningham Gallery
- 2017 Awarded ‘People’s Choice’ prize at the ‘Double Take in Wood’ exhibition hosted by the Victorian Wood Workers Association. At Manningham Gallery
- 2014 Exhibited at the ‘Old Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building’. Presenting my final assessment apprentice piece.
- 2014 Awarded ‘Apprentice of the year in Cabinet/ Furniture Making Certificate 3’, for final assessment apprenticeship piece
- 2014 Awarded the ‘Andrew Kossenas Furnishing Apprentice of the Year’ Award, for final assessment apprenticeship piece
