Sequoia Timber in Tasmanian Design Practice
Who: Design Tasmania
Timber distributed to emerging makers through the Tasmania Makes program for new works and exhibitions.
Cracked Log Lights – Sequoias Edition
Who: Duncan Meerding
Sculptural lighting works ranging from intimate lamps to large-scale installations.
Relief Print of Growth Rings with Coordinates from Place
Who: David Aldous
Limited-edition prints created directly from the tree's growth rings.
Dynamic Outdoor Seating for Students, Staff and Community
Who: The Friends' School
Student-designed outdoor seating celebrating sustainability and craftsmanship.
Risdon Prison Sequoia Project
Who: Tasmanian Prison Service
Timber projects providing valuable vocational training and rehabilitation opportunities for inmates while creating community assets.
Nipaluna Nita Cultural Creations
Who: Marcus Jennings
Aboriginal cultural objects including clapsticks, spears, coolamons and traditional artworks.
Play Related Sculpture or Furniture
Who: Paul Whelan
Public play sculptures, seating and interactive landscape elements for community spaces.
Picnic Tables
Who: Elizabeth College
Picnic tables built by construction students, creating practical community assets.
Musical Instruments
Who: Adam Edwards
Handcrafted musical instruments that celebrate the trees through performance and music.
The Elm That Watched Us Grow
Who: Mathew Forster
A handcrafted community table for Bruny Island District School.
Defence Veterans Wellbeing
Who: Defence and Veterans Workshop
Timber projects supporting wellbeing, connection and skill development for veterans.
The Constitutional Collection
Who: Bence Mulcahy Architects, Van Tuil Design Studio and The Supreme Courts of Tasmania
Civic furniture and lecterns for Tasmania's Parliament and Supreme Court.
Play Stools
Who: Thomas Friend
Sculptural stools for Lady Gowrie Child Care Centre inspired by Play School window shapes.
Tasmanian Puppet Portraits in 5 Dimensions
Who: Tania Heideman
Carved puppet portraits for storytelling, performance and community engagement.
Memory Shelves
Who: Kris Erskine
Participatory memory shelves inviting the public to share stories and photographs.
Sailing Trophies / Boat Shed Projects
Who: Derwent Sailing Squadron
Trophies and commemorative pieces celebrating Tasmania's maritime community.
Jewellery Works
Who: Jai Hay Jeweller
A limited-edition collection of jewellery and keepsakes crafted from the timber.
Portable Monument No. 2 – Sequoia
Who: Emma Bugg
Contemporary jewellery exploring memory, place and conservation.
Why Neville Shot Gus Book Cover Artefacts
Who: Leisha Owen
Hand-carved timber interpretations of the novel connected to the trees' story.
2028 Australian National Band Championships
Who: Damian Jones
Trophies and commemorative items for a major national music event.
Scientific Research into Radiocarbon in Tasmanian Tree Rings
Who: Quan Hua
Research into atmospheric radiocarbon using a section of the Giant Sequoia.
Painting Project
Who: Hamish Hall
A major painting documenting the felling of the Giant Sequoia.
Sequoia Tables – Hospitality Classroom at Claremont College
Who: Chris Edwards
Hospitality classroom table engaging students and showcasing the cultural, educational, and community value of the timber.
Reference Material
Who: Steve Harris
Functional record players exploring the relationship between timber and sound.
Artistic Bowls and Lamps
Who: Callum Murphy
A collection of sculptural bowls and lamps, including a major work for public display.