Nelson based jeweller Duncan Mackay has been working with KINA NZ Design + Art Space for over the past ten years. His silver and copper jewellery is inspired by elements found in nature. Most recently his inspiration has come from leaves: kawakawa, southern rata, and tarata. Duncan's work reflects the beauty...
It was a busy evening for the New Plymouth art scene. We were one of the 3 openings on Friday evening - what a buzz around town! We are so happy to have the lighting show as our first official exhibition opening in our newly renovated space. It was the...
Ceramicist Renee Boyd has been creating all of her life. Ever since she was a child she has been encouraged to use her hands. She now spends her days at her home studio continuing to use her hands in creating some of the softest feminine ceramic pieces. We met up...
We love being back HOME! It was a long three months of dust and shuffling, but we made it through. We are happy to be back in our space enjoying the sun shining through the window. The three months of hard work has definatly paid off. The gallery and shop...
Paul Maseyk, Taranaki ceramist is exhibiting at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. His exhibition titled ‘One Pot Wonder’ will run from July 12 – November 30 2014. This is the first group of works to come out of his New Plymouth studio for an exhibition and we couldn’t be more...
Glass Artist Jenny McLeod lives outside of Auckland - away from the hustle and bustle. Her home studio has a 'vibe' - the feeling of the islands. Tropical plants, gorgeous garden art (of course!) water features and a thatch roof patio. You can't help but feel relaxed and laid back...
While visiting Auckland a few months past we popped in to see one of our fabulous ceramic artists - Helen Perrett. Helen was busy in her home studio working on an exhibition titled 'WishUWereHere'. If you have been into KINA you will know her works: sitting dogs, sitting bunnies, little...
Here at KINA we have adored the artist Debra Powells' creations for years. She makes the most amazing wall masks, puppets, figurines and ceramic jewellery. We just love her work so much we all have a few pieces in our own home! Last month one of the KINA angels headed...
We are happy to call Marita Green a local Taranaki artist. She is extremely prolific with her works at KINA whether it be her well known dolls or her new discovery of crochet. She also participated in the 100 day challenge producing 1 doll everyday for 100 days - not...
