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rying to envisage how a product or finish will look on a wall from a small sample can sometimes be challenging. Artisan Ray Hall has drawn on his experience working with solid plasterers around the world to open his own feature wall gallery, with life-size samples so people can experience the true beauty of natural finishes. It’s hard to believe this gallery space is actually a medium sized industrial shed in Bundaberg. Upon entering, it is difficult to know where to look first because there is so much to see: a moody, gothic-inspired bedroom space; a stunningly graceful seamless bathroom; a distinctive television unit with a marble-like lustre and plenty of striking samples that you just want to reach out and touch.
“Everyone who walks in sees something different,” says Ray. “In modern architecture, render and plaster is rarely a talking point in a space because they are so common. With natural materials, walls become remarkable…something to talk about, to look at over and over again and see something different every time.” Ray’s gallery space is interactive. Visitors can view a variety of clay and lime finishes, check out colour options and then wander throughout the gallery for ideas on how they can be used for furniture, feature walls, bedheads, bathrooms or even a fireplace. CONTINUED
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