Dave Taylor

I built my straw bale studio at Takalarup, east of Porongurup in 2003 to pursue my passion for blacksmithing and wood working. I use a combination of traditional forging and woodworking techniques and modern methods to create pieces that bring together the complimentary and elemental materials of wood and wrought iron.

My art includes among other things, works for home adornment, furniture, gates and railings, historical replicas and award winning sculpture.

I strive to instil in my sculpture a sense of movement and whimsy in addition to rendering pieces to a high craftsmanship standard. Recent sculptural works could be described as ‘Steampunk’ marrying natural and fantasy elements.

Awards

  • 2004 Art in the Park Sculpture Exhibition 1st prize
  • 2004 City of Albany Art Prize Sculpture 1st prize
  • 2004 View Point Fine Craft Awards 2nd prize
  • 2004 Denmark Excellence in Woodcraft, mixed media prize
  • 2006 Denmark Inspirations in Wood, highly commended
  • 2007 Art in the Park 3rd prize
  • 2008 Albany Art Prize, highly commended
  • 2009 Denmark Excellence in Woodcraft, highly commended
  • 2010 Art in the Park 2nd prize
  • 2011 Art in the Park, Judges highly commended award
  • 2014 Art in the Park People’s choice 2nd prize
  • 2014 Art in the Park Judges highly commended award
  • 2015 Art in the Park Children’s choice award
  • 2016 Art in the Park 1st prize Judged award

  • “Fang” – Angler Fish<br /> mallee root, jarrah, wrought iron, para shell $1800

    “Fang” – Angler Fish

  • Wren<br /> Sculpture $1200

    Wren

  • Owl<br /> Sculpture $1750

    Owl

  • Manta Ray<br /> Jarrah/wrought iron. $450

    Manta Ray

  • Red Tailed Cockatoo<br /> Iron/Yate and Jarrah. $4500

    Red Tailed Cockatoo