Intarsia
An exhibition of wood sculptures by Master Craftsman Ray Thompson
Ray Thompson started his lifelong journey into carpentry, joinery and cabinet-making when just 12. He worked alongside his carpenter father in Victoria and gained an apprenticeship at 15. Having got the taste, Ray dipped into pattern-making and later established a highly successful business designing and building one-off custom items of furniture for a discerning clientele. The requisite was that it be built from the finest Australian timbers, with which he has an abiding affection, manifested in an enviable selection in his beloved work 'shed'. Ray retired to Woodgate Beach almost 20 years ago, where his insatiable appetite for his craft took some new turns; model-making and the ancient art form of intarsia. His research convinced him that he could turn out product superior to those he'd seen: intarsia with a three-dimensional effect that brought it to life, a showcase of the variety of timbers used to get colour and drama. Ray's work is testament to his skills, seen in this fine exhibition that demonstrates what defines the nature of and individuality of intarsia as an art form.
[ Definition: Intarsia – an art or technique of decorating a surface with inlaid patterns, especially of wood mosaic, developed during the Renaissance ]
[ Definition: Intarsia – an art or technique of decorating a surface with inlaid patterns, especially of wood mosaic, developed during the Renaissance ]
Open until 25th May 2014 with the official opening Friday 2nd may 6.30pm
Galahs $720
Victoria Ship $1800
Elephant Herd $1440
Buffalo $4200
Zulu lady $960
NFS
4 Truck Wood $420 
Jinker Wood $480 
