16 JULY - 29 AUGUST 2026 THE GROVE GALLERY
AGAINST THE GRAIN SUE DENNIS
Side Table, Graeme Smith, 2025
Against the Grain Graeme Smith
This exhibition celebrates the work of Graeme Smith, a retired boatbuilder based in Warwick, whose 51-year career working with timber has evolved into the creation of refined cabinetry and fine contemporary furniture.
Grounded in a deep understanding of material and form, Smith designs and handcrafts each piece with precision and care. His practice reflects a lifetime of technical skill balanced by an intuitive response to timber’s natural character. Often sourcing exotic timbers for their distinctive grain and unusual colours, he allows the inherent beauty of the material to guide the outcome.
The works presented here reveal a quiet dialogue between craftsmanship and design — objects that are both functional and sculptural, honouring tradition while embracing contemporary aesthetics.
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