About
Brodie Neill’s design practice is a continuous dialogue between nature, materiality, and innovation. Drawing from the raw landscapes of his native Tasmania, Neill reimagines the potential of discarded and reclaimed materials, transforming them into objects that transcend mere function. His work is sculptural and purposeful, blending artistry with craftsmanship to create designs that resonate with contemporary concerns, where material becomes a medium of beauty and a vehicle for change.
For Neill, the value of design lies not solely in the final object, but in the journey of transformation each material undergoes. His 2021 ReCoil, unveiled at London Craft Week, exemplifies this philosophy—crafted from wood salvaged from an underwater Tasmanian forest, it challenges our understanding of value and context. Like much of Neill’s work, the piece dissolves the boundary between art and design, inviting us to reconsider the lifecycle of materials and the narratives embedded within them.
At London Craft Week 2022, Neill’s Material Consciousness exhibition at Sotheby’s extended this conversation, showcasing nine works made from reclaimed materials. This carefully curated collection further emphasizes Neill’s capacity to push design limits, where innovation and reflection on the materials’ origins converge.
His ongoing participation in Metamorphosis at the Art Gallery of South Australia speaks to a consistent evolution in his approach—an engagement with contemporary craft and the deeper questions of our time, shaping design as a critical tool for the future.
