Meet Chris Quinn

Chris Quinn in the bush.

I make hand crafted sculptural tables

My passion for timber stems back to my childhood. I have fond memories of collecting firewood and splitting fence posts with my dad on the family farm.

Finding the right tree was important. We talked about the characteristics of the timber.

I’m inspired by other people’s creativity. It encourages and challenges me. My artwork speaks to me because it’s like a sculpture. Satisfying.

I enjoy the therapeutic process of moulding, shaping and sanding timber. The anticipation of the end result motivates me to create every new piece.

I love the timber’s striking colours – and the rich aroma while I’m working it.

These are the timbers I use

  • sassafras
  • black heart sassafras
  • myrtle
  • Huon pine
  • celery top
  • blackwood
  • karri (from Western Australia)

Click here to listen to Chris on ‘Putting the art into carpentry’

Chris Quinn in the foreground; close-up of Clever Wood wordwork in the background.
ABC Radio Hobart Broadcast (seven minutes)

I can’t help feeling that wood!

Hand touches beautiful Clever Wood designed and crafted table.

Especially when I’m handing over the precious cargo

Chris placing a Clever Wood designed and crafted table in back of a vehicle; client touching the wood, too.