Welcome
My name is Conan Abel. I design and create contemporary craft objects. This is my portfolio site. I am a maker / designer based in Aberdeen, Scotland. I specialise in fine woodwork and work primarily in UK sourced hardwoods. I hope you enjoy my work. If you need to contact me you can use the contact form or you can find my contact details below.
Three Generations - 2011
Glass / Wood Vase Collection - This project has been ongoing since 2007. The wood I use is UK sourced and milled to my specification. The wood is then air dried for at least 3 years. After this period I hand select the raw timber to complement the glasswear. I then go on to turn, oil and polish the bases. I work in a variety of timbers including: oak, burr elm, cherry and maple.
My passion for glass begun with a trip to the Caithness Glass factory as a child. In 2007 I comissioned Glasstorm in the highland town of tain to create some samples for me. I oversee the production of the glass and mark how the glass is to be cut. Glasstorm have since gone on to produce 3 collections for me. www.glasstorm.co.uk
Three Generations - In Nov 2010 I began experimenting with a 3 - way wooden joint which requires no glue, screws or nails. The joint is based an ancient japanese puzzle which I've developed into a load bearing concept. Three generations was my first study of the joint on a large scale and is made from solid oak. The oak was sawn in 2008 (pictured top right) and then air dried for 3 years. I was taken with its sculptural form and decided to submit the piece to the Aberdeen Artists Exhibition 2011. It is on show in the Aberdeen Art Gallery from the 30th April - 28th May 2011. www.aagm. co.uk
20Twenty BMX Trophy 2010 - I've been commisioned to make trophies for both the 2008 and 2010 bi-annual 20Twenty BMX competition in Aberdeen, Scotland. These trophies / medals are from the 2010 competition. The medals are made from birch ply inset with black acrylic and the trophy is made from a solid block of maple inset with black acrylic. www.20twentystore.com
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Contact Me: If you have any queries regarding sales, comissions or design work please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone, email or through my contact form.
Tel: 07753617871
Email: conan.abel_btopenworld.com
