Red Mallee Burr sculptural bowl handmade by Mark Hanvey in Co Down.

Mark’s exquisite craftsmanship allow the incredible grain and colours of the exotic Red Mallee Burr to shine through. A simple organic shape, it features a smooth and tactile inside and a heavily textured bottom for contrast.

Approximate measurements: height 3.5 – 10cm, length 36cm, width 26cm.

About the maker:

Mark Hanvey has been working with wood for over twenty years. His work demonstrates a very high standard of craftsmanship and design. Although introduced to woodturning at school, he is largely self-taught and, after leaving school, he served a traditional apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker. With these skills at his disposal and a clear respect for the material, Mark has won a number of awards, including the Craftsmanship Award 2009 from The Crafts Council of Ireland.