Marc Harrison has a broad practice, and a ‘resource-based design ethic’ of using existing materials. He is best known for his innovative Husque bowls, made with recycled macadamia shells.
New Zealand-born, Harrison set up his business, ANTworks, in Brisbane in 1993. In 2000 he received funding from Arts Queensland to explore the impact that an artist-designer could make in a manufacturing environment.
He made the original Husque formula in 2000 then set up Husque Pty Ltd with Paul Fairweather in 2003. The first form was hand sculpted; the next were moulded; and Harrison proceeded to work with several manufacturers. He uses rapid prototyping technology for new designs and continues to research his materials. For example he has focused on a plant-based polymer resin for use as a binder for injection-moulding.
Harrison’s work was included in the Powerhouse Museum exhibition 'Smart works: design and the handmade’ (2007).
- Writers:
- Powerhouse Museum
- Date written:
- 2013
- Last updated:
- 2013
