Adrian McCurdy

Riven Chest 2

Inspired by the potential of shapely boards of riven oak from one particular tree. They undulated without the usual spiral grain, so could be used at a greater length than usual.

This chest was bought by Marchmont House near Duns and is part of their tour collection.

Ecford Loch

A nearby loch and close to shore study. It covers a short stretch of water where you can look through the surface at leaves upon the bottom.

Partly observation and partly created by design idea.

Low Table 2

This combines ideas and techniques I've developed over many years. It borrows the method in violin and cello making of bonding 2-pieces to create a wider body of wood.

The wedge-shaped sections of riven oak have a natural curve that is duplicated either side of the joint.

Splash 2

Inspired by the local Teviot river. Using a photographic study, this carving uses the scale of the flowing water to create movement and interact with the wood grain in a dramatic way.

This is one of four different carvings of the same river at different places.

Twisted Chest

Exploring the possibilities of incorporating natural twisted riven oak into a small chest. Surprisingly the boards synchronized well... considering they all twist in one direction only.

Held together with oak-pegs and a wooden squeaky hinge. A speculative piece that was Commended at the Celebration of Designer Crafts in Cheltenham 2018.