BIOGRAPHY
Saxon Reynolds is an Australian assemblage sculptor whose practice explores transformation through the reimagining of reclaimed materials, vintage artefacts and found objects. Guided by the belief that every object carries a history, his sculptures extend the narratives of overlooked materials, celebrating curiosity, craftsmanship and the enduring potential of reinvention.
Working intuitively across a diverse range of thematic series, Reynolds combines organic forms with mechanical components to create sculptures that exist somewhere between the familiar and the imagined. Drawing upon influences as varied as natural history, mythology, industrial design and the tradition of the Wunderkammer (Cabinet of Curiosities), his work invites viewers to look beyond an object's original purpose and discover new meaning through context, perception and storytelling.
While each series explores a distinct concept - from memory and identity to nature, technology and the human condition - they are united by a consistent philosophy: that transformation is not about disguising the past, but allowing it to become part of something entirely new. The weathered surfaces, worn textures and visible histories of the materials remain integral to each sculpture, encouraging close observation and rewarding repeated viewing.
Reynolds completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Sculpture, at the University of Wollongong and has lived and worked in the Illawarra region for over two decades. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is represented in public and private collections throughout Australia and overseas.
Alongside his studio practice, Reynolds has built a respected career as an educator, sharing his passion for creativity, craftsmanship and critical thinking with emerging artists. His sculptures have also been recognised as educational resources, inspiring young audiences to explore assemblage and the creative possibilities of reclaimed materials.
Whether creating intimate character studies or larger sculptural assemblages, Reynolds' work ultimately asks viewers to pause, look again, and discover the extraordinary potential hidden within ordinary things.