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"James Vaughan is an eclectic designer-maker whose exuberant interpretations of his environment are informed through his furniture in his fascination with material, process and a boyish wonder at the world's marvels." - Penny Smith, Curator



Bio

Following an early childhood fascinated with construction and pyrotechnics, James Vaughan studied ceramics and design graduating from City Art Institute, Sydney in 1985, with a Bachelor of Visual Arts - Education.

Vaughan works out of his Tasmanian based studio to produce one-off pieces for exhibition, work on commission and original homewares.

A playful mix of architectural form, set design and transformer toys, Vaughan's sculptural furniture pieces delight and inspire, reflecting the energy and contrast of Australia's wild and industrial landscapes.

Vaughan sources the finest examples of timbers and veneers and many of his works also incorporate recycled materials and curious industrial cast-offs. Fixtures are hand turned, fashioned from brass or steel. Jigs and specialised tools are often custom-made by Vaughan to achieve a desired detail.
Exhibitions
2005 Different Readings Allport Museum, State Library of Tasmania, Hobart
2005 D.O.T Inc Waterside Pavilion, Hobart
2004 Furniture Designers Association Waterside Pavilion, Hobart
2003 Designer Makers Tasmania Waterside Pavilion, Hobart
2003 Island Editions Forestry Tasmania. Hobart
2002 Design = Function + Fibre Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
2001 Tasmanian Wood Design Collection City Hall, Hobart
2000 Go-Design for Production #2 Furniture Designers Association, Carnegie Gallery, Hobart
1999 Tasmanian Wood Design Collection City Hall, Hobart
1999 Go- Design for Production #1 Furniture Designers Association, Carnegie Gallery, Hobart
1997 Art from Trash Long Gallery, Hobart
Articles and reviews
Belle Clippings Design June/July 2003
Home Beautiful HB Kitchen News June 2003
Artichoke Designing Tasmania Issue 02/Volume 02, 2003
40° South Take home a piece of the Island Issue 27 Summer 2002
The Age Great Australian Hits 25 June 2003
The Age Isle of style 11 June 2003
The Sydney Morning Herald Island Inspiration 27 March 2003
The Mercury Festival Arts Fillip 22 March 2003
The Advocate Success of Island Art 8 March 2003
Commissions
2004 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Display boxes for stage and Green room, Hobart
2004 Private commission Blackwood table, Hobart
2004 Private commission Celery Top table, Hobart
2003 Waji Metallic 'Fork' signage, Hobart
2002 Private commission Tasmanian Oak Bed, Hobart
2001 Private commission Tasmanian Oak Bed, Hobart
2001 Private commission Nativity Display Screen
2000 Private commission Myrtle Bed, Hobart
1996 Private commission Kitchen cabinets, Hobart
1995 Contemporary Art Services Tas Jewellery display cases for 'Mock Baroque' touring jewellery exhibition
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