south coast fishing boats 2023
These pieces are "one-offs" and not reproduced.  They are pick-up only, as they are too fragile to ship.

Fishing boats are essentially forms of functional necessity.  They do what they have to do, and nothing else.  These vessels elements are deconstructed, pared back and then recomposed to emphasise their essential form and texture.

south coast purse seiner  AUD $1350
recycled hardwood, oxidised copper, acrylic paint
310 x 275 x 6200mm 3.0kg

The boat draws the fishing net into a circle around a school of fish.  The bottom of the net is pulled tight, like a purse trapping them inside.

south coast trawler  AUD $1350
recycled hardwood, oxidised copper, acrylic paint
525 x 150 x 620mm 2.7kg

The boat  pulls a net, closed at one end through the water, capturing any fish that pass in front of it.  The open end of the net is kept apart by a large board on either side called an “otter-board.”  The boards were angled to flare apart by the pressure of the water.

south coast longliner  AUD $1350
recycled hardwood, oxidised copper, acrylic paint
450 x 150 x 620mm 2.7kg

Baited hooks are attached to the long-line by short lines called "snoods" .  The long line floats on the surface through the use of floats or buoys.

south coast trawler - pilot form study  AUD $350
recycled hardwood, oxidised copper, acrylic paint
150 x 110 x 250mm 530g

Study of simple geometric shapes, proportion and deconstruction of fishing boat elements.

the fishing fleet - southerly gale force winds

design sketch - composition study

design sketch - form & proportion study

design sketch -form & composition