Bob’s Wood Works – Crofton Road Woodworks is the summary of Craftsman Robert Bishell’s Life.
His timbers and materials are all recycled and have a history all of their own, often incorporating chapters of Bob’s life living with the Gumatj People of East Arnhem Land and working in Gove N.T. while travelling extensively throughout Australia.
During the fifteen years he spent in the Top End honing his craft, he had the privilege of passing on most of his work to not-for-profit fund raising events and auctions; the proceeds going towards community projects, enhancing school facilities and supporting youth in the work force. His skills and imagination have allowed him to pursue his artistic ideals using repurposed and ecologically sustainable timbers to produce unique furniture and functional items for the home. Eventually relocating to Nimbin in 2015 he has continued his creative path, and regularly exhibits pieces at Blue Knob Hall Gallery and locally.
