Never Again wins Public Award

Biennial - Posted on 4 October, 2026

The exhibiting craft artists at Homo Faber 2026 had the opportunity to win one of three awards, as voted by visitors of the exhibition via the Homo Faber app, members of the press and the Young Ambassadors. Discover the piece that won the public vote:

NEVER AGAIN
This carved madrone wood sculpture was heated and wedged to form pages, before deforming unpredictably as it dried. Resembling weathered books, it reflects on histories, beliefs, ancestral knowledge and silenced voices.

by Christian Burchard, Wood sculptor, USA

Thank you to everyone who visited Homo Faber 2026 and supported artisans with their votes.

Discover more about the winning piece