Oliver apprenticed as a traditional boatbuilder, which is where he developed his affinity for the properties and potential manipulations of wood. He honed his skills as a joiner, designing and making furniture using British timber, locally sourced from individuals and small-scale mills to ensure a rigorous understanding of the material’s provenance.
In Oliver’s words: “The stone monolith is central to each piece, resting stable and upright. They are reminiscent of the stoic quality of mountains, especially in Sutherland where they rise out of the earth, dramatically.”
