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Establishing his eponymous studio in 2013, Daniel Boddam continuously explores what he terms “the poetry of reduction” – a belief that a sense of calm and wellbeing can be achieved through design. Regardless of expression – architecture, interiors or furniture design – the studio seeks to inspire tactile and thoughtful engagement. Supporting locally made and sustainable design is a key priority within the studio. As part of this philosophy, Boddam champions craft and collaboration with artisans and artists alike.

Jessie French is an artist and experimental designer based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga). Housed within an ethos of consumption, sustainability and regeneration, her practice invites engagement with the possibilities of a post-petrochemical world. Through experimenting with materials, she explores the potential of closed-loop systems, re(use), conscious consumption and interaction with objects. In 2020, French founded OTHER MATTER, an experimental design studio working with algae-based bioplastics which tangibly explores application of new materials she develops through objects, experiences and futures.

The work of Jamie North considers human culture as an integral part of the natural world. His sculptural amalgams of cement, industrial waste, and metal, present as eroded geometries, often welcoming the growth of indigenous plant species and other biotas. Jamie North has exhibited widely, most notably at The Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland, The National Gallery of Victoria and the 20th Biennale of Sydney. Jamie North is represented in Australia by The Renshaws’ in Brisbane.