nspired by the Pinjarrega Nature Reserve in Western Australia where designer David Tate spent his childhood, Eganu is an upright cabinet that reflects the region’s landscapes and ecology. Described by Tate as “the Banksia and the Emu”, the design resembles a banksia pod that incorporate ethically sourced emu eggs and feathers. The eggs represent the pod’s closed, woody follicles, and the feathers mirror its spiky inflorescence (the beard-like flower styles).
Presented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert at Design Miami 2024, the gallery’s debut showcased Australian ingenuity on a world stage. Meticulously made over 18 months, Eganu reflects Tate’s respect for material and storytelling, celebrating his connection to place. Direct enquiries can be made to the gallery.
