Liz took up green woodwork in the early 90s, and quickly moved from making traditional chairs and stools
to creating furniture in a freeform style.
influences:
Gudrun Leitz who encouraged me to go ‘freeform'
James Krenov – “the impractical cabinet maker”
woodland and bird ecology,
and the essential reciprosity within it
Arts and Crafts, and Bauhaus movements
maker’s focus:
to value the hidden woodlands of the West Wales coast
sustainability and ‘social justice’ for the natural world
reduce the environmental footprint of the furniture maker
promote a modern revaluation of the artisan woodworker
The old woodland management skills of the artisan coppicer/ furniture maker are only 75 years gone in this area.
Natural Chairs works towards local examples of that heritage being restored in West Wales.
Please feel free to
contact Liz Child if you wish to enquire about
commissioning or purchasing a piece. Alternatively,
some items are available to purchase at
Ecco Wales.
