Framing
At Kina, we understand how important it is to find the perfect frame to complement and protect your chosen piece of art. Our team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring your artwork is beautifully presented and ready to hang.
Hamish is an award-winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti. He recently returned home to Aotearoa NZ after 14 years living in London. His art consistently features conceptual abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, and horizons.
Because of his love of nature and our surroundings there is usually a nature-based narrative underpinning his work.
Hamish is an award-winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti. He recently returned home to Aotearoa NZ after 14 years living in London. His art consistently features conceptual abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, and horizons.
Because of his love of nature and our surroundings there is usually a nature-based narrative underpinning his work.
Curve Series
“Curves; my latest body of work, is an expression of energy and movement. Thick layers of textural colour draw attention to the painting’s surface and physicality, contributing to the overall movement and dynamism. Opposing curves are carved into the thick upper layers of paint to reveal underlying colour, form and texture within the work.
"These pieces are inspired by the Creation story from Māori mythology, which I became interested in while researching for a painting I was creating for a 2022 Matariki exhibition. This series currently has two branches; Creation and Storm."
Creation
"Each unique piece from ‘Creation’ is composed of gestural strokes - Ranginui (Sky Father) as a group of downward facing curves, and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) as upward arching curves. In the beginning they are laying together in darkness in a close embrace."
Storm
"Each unique piece from the ‘Storm’ series is composed of directional gestural strokes, multiple transparent layers, and opposing curves visualising the elements unleashed by Tāwhirimātea (God of weather). He was angry about not being consulted when his brothers separated his parents Ranganui & Papatūānuku to let light into the world."
At Kina, we understand how important it is to find the perfect frame to complement and protect your chosen piece of art. Our team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring your artwork is beautifully presented and ready to hang.
Gilly Sheffield creates beautiful, distinctive + evocative works crafted from corrugated iron collected from sites around the motu, and shaped into works of art that weave a story of identity, whakapapa and history. We had the pleasure and privilege of catching up with Gilly.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! McGlashen Pottery is back in action! Under the care of passionate new owners, Coral and Josh. This beloved + iconic ceramics studio is set to continue its legacy with fresh energy and enthusiasm.
Leah Firth crafts captivating artisan jewellery, featuring vibrant man-made sapphires in every shade of the rainbow. Each playful, one-of-a-kind piece is set in fluid, organically shaped silver, turning gemstones into wearable art. We caught up with Leah to gain more insight into her artistic process of making.