Alby Johnston

About the Work

Undula, 2022
Tasmanian myrtle, tiger eye stone, Huon pine, bronze
NFS

This cabinet displays Alby’s appreciation for Australia’s finest timbers and semi- precious materials, and his skill sculpting three-dimensional shapes and joinery. Carving around the Tasmanian myrtle’s birds-eyes and knots dictates the undulating form of the panels and drawer fronts.

About Alby Johnston

As an artisan furniture maker based in Byron Bay, Alby’s design philosophy combines function with sculptural aesthetic. He sources high quality materials from traceable origins to produce collectable, heirloom pieces with his small team of artisans. Alby's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is part of several private collections. Career highlights include exhibiting in Shanghai and receiving several awards of distinction in Australia.

Image top: Alby Jonhston, Undula, 2022. Photo: Chuck Bradley