Matt Jones
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“I work with ‘green’ or wet wood. I turn vessels that are very thin, sometimes with a wall thickness of just a few millimetres and often include the bark or natural edge. As these vessels dry they move. These distortions are really an expression of the latent forces within the tree. I try and look for areas within the tree that have knots or side branches because these parts are generally rejected for production work and yet often contain the best colour and grain and result in the most expressive vessels”.

Recognition and achievements

2021 “Made in Ireland” National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny

2020 “After the Fall” Contemporary Irish Woodturning, South Tipperary Arts Centre

2017 Finalist RDS National Crafts Awards

2016 Best Maker in Ireland Etsy UK & Ireland Awards

2016 Finalist RDS National Crafts Awards & Winner IWG Prize Woodturning Category

2015 Finalist RDS National Crafts Awards Woodturning Category

2014 Design and Crafts Council Craftsmanship Award

2013 Finalist RDS National Crafts Awards Woodturning Category

My work has been presented to President Michael D. Higgins, HRH Prince Charles and the President of Lithuania.

My work has been purchased by the Department of Skills and Education, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Etsy Permanent Collection and private collections throughout the world.

I also have several pieces in The Daniel Collection.

 My art pieces are available to purchase privately. Please get in touch to discuss your ideas

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