Michael Borton

b.1961.Grafton. New South Wales

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Michael Borton is totally opposed to clear felling of forests and hates to see waste. "I like to use recycled and salvaged timber where ever possible.

Whilst combining the traditional and modern methods of construction design in bringing to life and enhancing the raw characteristics and natural beauty of our native timbers, Michael produces individual work of the finest quality. "They must look good - and feel even better".
Michael believes these attributes will give a lifetime of lasting pleasure for the owners.

After completing a four year Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery along with Antique Restoration he learnt the traditional methods and styles whilst experimenting with new ideas and designs.

We hope you will enjoy the following examples of Michael's talents. We particularly enjoyed the humour and original ideas of embellishment on a number of his creations.

EXHIBITIONS

1991/2/3/4. Tweed Regional Gallery Art Prize
As a member of The Northern Rivers Wood Group.
1992/93/94. Casino Beef Week.
1992/93. Grafton Jacarandah Festival.
1993. Kyogle Festival.
1994. Lismore Chocolate Factory.
1993/94. Murwillumbah Rotary Club Art Exhibition.

AWARDS.

1994. Encouragement Award. Beef Week Exhibition
donated by Geoff Hannah
1994. Tweed Regional Gallery Art Prize, Major Award.
Tweed Shire Council Acquisition
1995. 1st Prize Casino Beef Week Forestry Exhibition
Judged by Grant Vaughan


All Michael's furniture creations are in private collections in Sydney, Brisbane, country New South Wales, and in England.



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