Mark Tuckey x Main Studio | The Making Of Material
Presented by Mark Tuckey
DETAILS
Free, no booking required
Mark Tuckey Workshop and Showroom
4 Anderson Road, Thornbury VIC, Australia
DATES
Wed 21 May 6.30 – 9.30pm
Over 20 per cent of agricultural land in Australia is affected by salting or other forms of degradation that compromise its use for growing crops and livestock grazing. Much of this land could be remediated by planting native trees, providing supplementary income streams for farmers in the form of valuable timbers and flowers, while providing additional benefits including reducing livestock deaths by sheltering from exposure to sun and wind, improving soil health by holding more water in the landscape and increasing biologically beneficial insect and bird populations, enhancing biodiversity and creating beautiful aesthetic environments across regional Australia.
Imagine if all construction timbers in Australia were grown in a way that regenerated degraded farm soils, improved livestock health, provided biodiversity habitat for endangered species and created beautiful, healthy landscapes that stitched together bioregional communities. The Making Of Material explores this through a collection of agroforestry furniture designed by Bronwen Main in collaboration with designer Mark Tuckey.
Mark Tuckey and Main Studio have partnered to create an engaging evening that explores the intersection of design, agroforestry, and community. This includes a screening of a thought-provoking short film directed by Grace Moore, featuring insights from Andrew Stewart, a Bob Hawke Landcare Award winner. This film delves into the importance of agroforestry and its potential impact on the future of Australian design. There is also a panel discussion to provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with the designers and filmmaker. Questions about the design process, sustainability, and the future of agroforestry in Australia are encouraged.
Participants
Main Studio: Bronwen & Frank
Main & Frank Studio is the creative practice of Bronwen Main and Frank Burridge. They collaborate with incredible teams of people on interdisciplinary and ecological projects across art, architecture, design, landscape and manufacturing. Exploring playful ideas and the role of design in bringing forth a better world for all forms of life, they are part of a global wave of makers, designers and growers building a world that works for 100% of life.
Grace Moore
With skills spanning across documentary, commercial, music and dance films, Grace’s style embodies vibrancy, personal storytelling and a strong ethical foundation. Since completing a Master of Film and Television (Documentary) at VCA in 2018, her work has been screened at the L.A and Toronto Dance Film festivals and ACMI Melbourne. Her non-fiction writing has been published in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Grace is a screen and media academic at The University of Melbourne, where she teaches writing and new media.
Rowan Reid
Rowan Reid is the author of the renowned text, “Heartwood: The art and science of growing trees for conservation and profit”. He was awarded the 2000 Eureka Prize in Environmental Education for his
work on the program. In 2007, Rowan extended the MTG program to include training for Peer Group Mentors, a concept first introduced by the Otway Agroforestry Network of which he is a founding member. After more than 20 years as an academic at the University of Melbourne, Rowan is now working privately on his own farm and as a consultant. Rowan is particularly interested in sharing ideas about how to involve private landholders in multipurpose forest management and the silvicultural management of forests on farms for high quality timber.
David Schofield
David Schofield is the Head of Operations at Mark Tuckey, bringing 27 years of experience to the table. From humble beginnings, having started on the tools in the workshop, David has lived the evolution of Mark Tuckey first hand. Today, David oversees all operational aspects of the brand, fostering longstanding relationships with local growers and suppliers, remaining at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry. After more than three decades, Mark Tuckey continues to innovate and evolve while supporting local and sustainable practices.