Community & Business
12 October, 2023
Clifton Library's artistic woodwork display
Our local library is the place to be to enjoy the work of talented artists and currently on display are the wood carvings of retired Anaesthetist Paul Dyer.
The foyer of Clifton’s library has become popular with locals as a venue where budding local and invited artists can display their creative works to a wider audience.
Born in Brisbane, Paul Dyer has been pursuing his interest in wood carving for ten years but his creations are more a vehicle for artist expression than normal wood carvings.
Paul enjoys exploring technically difficult geometry in wood with an interesting grain.
His bowls are usually based on the concept of a dough bowl but are more elaborate and flowing.
Sculptures are usually geometric and sometimes incorporate a mobius curve.
A mobius curve is a surface that can be formed by attaching the ends of a strip of paper together with a half-twist.
To achieve a mobius curve from a solid block of wood takes great skill and patience.
All of Paul’s pieces are from single blocks of wood and require several months to complete.
The pieces are carved to a thin edge to give a sense of elegance and hand-sanded for tactile pleasure when held.
The wood most favoured by the artist is Huon Pine, Red Cedar, White Cedar and White Beech while some pieces in the library display include Chilean Myrtle, Bocote, Juniper and Lily Pilly.
Paul’s work remains on display in the Clifton library until the end of Country Week on 28th October and is a must see for lovers of fine artistic craft work.
Library staff have other displays of local artists for future exhibitions.
