Dave and Chris Beddek
Dave Beddek is a woodturner who works mainly with Kauri which he and his partner Chris decorate using paua shell, ebony and a form of screen printing. Because Kauri has been excessively milled, Dave and Chris prefer to use timber which has been recovered from old branches and stumps left in the bush from the heavy milling that took place earlier last century.
Chris & Dave have been exhibiting since 1991, including two sell out exhibitions in Germany. Their work is now held in private collections in New Zealand and around the world. Many pieces have been chosen by the New Zealand Government as diplomatic gifts for international dignatories.
As the bowls are uniquely handcrafted the purchaser can expect small variations in their size and weight. Variations in weight are also influenced by the age of the tree and the part of the tree it comes from.
The ártie' bowls listed are delivered in an elegant black box lined with black tissue paper. Inserted in the box is a decription of Kauri and Paua