Turning (Camphor) Bed Queen

Marlo Lyda’s Turning (Camphor) collection uses Camphor Laurel timber from the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. Associated with myth and medicine in East Asian countries, Camphor Laurel is considered an invasive weed species in Austalia; synonymous with the devastation
of native landscapes, its timber is often overlooked, poisoned or burnt where it stands. Sourcing the timber for this collection through forest rehabilitation efforts, Lyda draws attention to the potential of Camphor Laurel as a sustainable resource.

Using woodturning, a distinctive pattern emerges, enhanced by charring the wood to blacken it, highlighting the unique beauty of the wood.