9. David Cox

Assemblage

David creates sculptures from piano keys and unusual objects. Inspired by architectural salvage and recycling/repurposing of hard-to-come-by materials, he preserves the memory of family time shared around the piano, after the piano can no longer be kept.

Through assemblage sculptures he explores the rebirth and celebration of a piano ‘rising like a phoenix from the ashes.’

Nestled in the Olinda rainforest next to the Lyrebird Haunt Reserve, stands David’s lush property that glimpses down over Monbulk. Head down the driveway to find the tiny 3x6m weatherboard studio tucked away behind the artist’s house. Inside, visitors will see finished sculptures made from piano keys, as well as works in progress, dismantled piano parts, inspirations, and other fun creations.

“Many of our most treasured sentimental memories reside within objects we adore. I honour those memories shared with loved ones around the piano by delicately repurposing its parts into sculptures, reclaiming its place as the heart of the home. (Also, it’s about 200kg lighter). I'm available to be commissioned to make a sculpture directly from your family piano."

— David Cox