The Maker's Gift: Tim Christie
Tim Christie is a multi disciplinary artist who explores the dialogue between precise technical aesthetics and the natural symmetry of the human face, bridging geometric design and anatomy.
We are thrilled to invite you to experience an exhibition celebrating the rich diversity and beauty of our national treasures.
This special exhibition will highlight the stunning landscapes, flora, fauna, and environments that define our natural heritage, showcasing the wonders of our country through the eyes of talented artists.
We are thrilled to invite you to experience an exhibition celebrating the rich diversity and beauty of our national treasures.
This special exhibition will highlight the stunning landscapes, flora, fauna, and environments that define our natural heritage, showcasing the wonders of our country through the eyes of talented artists.
The purpose of this exhibition is to inspire a deep appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, and enhance awareness regarding the importance of our national gems and the ecological hurdles they face.
Through creative practice, this group of artists have cultivated a connection to the natural world through the influence of artistic expression, promoting preservation and sustainable methodologies.
We are thrilled to invite you to experience an exhibition celebrating the rich diversity and beauty of our national treasures.
This special exhibition will highlight the stunning landscapes, flora, fauna, and environments that define our natural heritage, showcasing the wonders of our country through the eyes of talented artists.
The purpose of this exhibition is to inspire a deep appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, and enhance awareness regarding the importance of our national gems and the ecological hurdles they face.
Through creative practice, this group of artists have cultivated a connection to the natural world through the influence of artistic expression, promoting preservation and sustainable methodologies.
Nga Taonga - original
$6,000.00
Shell Vessel I
$265.00
Shell Vessel II
$415.00
Shell Vessel III
$680.00
Urchin Bowl VIII
$395.00
Pōhutukawa Patina
$2,500.00
Kākaho Totem I
$350.00
Korari Totem
$2,300.00
Nga Taonga
This series of artworks serve as a reflection of the treasures of Aotearoa. They capture its rich history, my personal connection to the stories and the iconic landscapes that define our nation.
These pieces aim to highlight the importance of conservation for our native fauna and the preservation of our country's history, urging us to be grateful for our connection to this beautiful land and to consider it's wellbeing.
The...
These artworks are a representation of my connection to the land, reflecting where I live and my visual interpretations of it. Each piece carries a story that resonates with me, capturing moments spent there and memories shared with family, friends, and cherished experiences.
As my family and I have recently relocated to Taranaki, this move has greatly influenced my artistic perspective. This has inspired a shift towards using oil paints...
“My earliest memories are those that connect me to nature.”
Tanya Doty has been crafting willow baskets from her workshop in Upper Moutere since her first basket making course with Golden Bay basket maker Peter Greer in 2008.
Largely self taught, she is firmly addicted to basket making and spends most of her days bending bundles of willow sticks into baskets. She enjoys experimenting with other natural fibres such as...
I am often inspired by my coastal surroundings. In this collection I have observed aspects of native plants near me to create sculptural works evocative of ‘New Zealand’. In particular the distinct silhouettes of korari and toe toe flowers, tī kōuka and pōhutakawa leaves and the plump seed pod of the harekeke. It is with deep reverence that I represent these native species as devotional objects.
My woven work is...
Much of Claire Jensen's work explores themes relating to nature and the environment. She enjoys working with found objects and collected materials such as wood, metal and plastic as she is passionate about reusing resources and creating art with a sustainable ethos. The materials she collects govern the project she makes and the techniques with which she makes them.
I am often inspired by my coastal surroundings. In this collection I have observed aspects of native plants near me to create sculptural works evocative of ‘New Zealand’. In particular, the distinct silhouettes of korari and toe toe flowers, tī kōuka and pōhutakawa leaves and the plump seed pod of the harekeke. It is with deep reverence that I represent these native species as devotional objects.
- Claire Jensen.
A collection of ceramic sculptures hand crafted with the intention to create beautiful organic forms reflecting my love and fascination of nature.
I have a deep respect for the ocean and all of its inhabitants, each living creature all having its rightful place in the ecosystem. From the recesses of the coral reef to the tips of the fins of the stealthiest shark, and everything in between.
The diversities and similarities of different species fascinate me and I am particularly drawn to the varying forms, textures and colours of the natural world especially our native species. Such as our stunning Pohutukawa growing defiantly, windswept and precariously clutching at cliffs and in the sandiest locations, all along our North lsland coastal shores. Often inhabited by our beloved cheeky and highly social piwawakawa, who I like to think of...
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