A Nod to Knots and Grains: Timber Structures by Lillie Thompson and Jess Kneebone.

Melbourne photographer Lillie Thompson and art director Jess Kneebone have joined forces on ‘Timber Structures’, a self-initiated photographic series exploring timber forms within the furniture landscape. The series features a curated selection of side tables, supports and stools marked by varied design approaches and treatments; each one unique—much like us, as humans.

With pieces from local and international designers by the likes of Massproductions, Bieemele, Daniel Poole, Resident and hand-carved pieces from Africa sourced by Pan After, the playful project is an exploration into the diversity of the materiality, from texture to colour and shape.

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“As a raw material, timber’s innate ability to bring warmth to an internal space and with it a sense of life, surpasses much of its competition,” Lillie and Jess elaborate. “It’s no surprise that timber is one of the oldest, trusted materials used in building and has been a long-standing staple in structures; large and small, throughout the history of humankind.”

‘Timber Structures’ showcase pieces arranged in compositions inspired by the material’s origins. A nod to knots and grains, and a tree-like stack captured under the affection of sunlight, connect the resulting craftsmanship with the primary form. We love!

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[Styling by Jess Kneebone. Photography by Lillie Thompson.]