Duke Christie

Seeing Duke Christie’s work for the first time, I was struck immediately by its presence and deeply tactile nature. The level of artistry and sophisticated treatment of raw material sets him apart, turning responsibly sourced wood into richly expressive works of art. Inside the grain of this work is a creative trajectory towards growth, something which feels intimately connected to where we are as a species and what we need, not just to survive but to thrive. Christie’s work is driven in pursuit of excellence, towards finding new ways to...