We are proud to represent the talented and multifaceted artist Ana Krakosky, who is the maker behind a range of stunning hand carved pounamu jewellery. Ana came to visit us at Kina and we enjoyed her lovely calm presence. We chatted to her about her craft and what influences her...
Mollie (Mary) Schollum creates delightfully organic ceramic works, with a focus on glaze, texture and intricate detail.
Wellington based jewellery maker, Natalie Salisbury creates beautifully intricate and textured works, utilising an eclectic and captivating range of precious stones and metals.
Far from ordinary, Central Otago ceramic artist Marion Mewburn creates fantastic and idiosyncratic teapots, featuring intricate and sometimes hidden elements. "For me, a teapot is something which is used every day. So it must be completely functional - it must be well-balanced, must pour perfectly, and feel comfortable to hold....
Paeroa based ceramic artist Duncan Shearer creates earthy, richly coloured pottery. "I love to experiment with new clays and since moving to Rahu Road I have been using clay from my land – a rich, wild Coromandel clay. I respond to the different characteristics of the clays, seeking out qualities...
"I have been drawn to making objects for as long as I can remember. Starting with clay as a child in my father’s studio then anything I could get my hands on to imagine into another form. Nine times out of ten they became necklaces, sometimes objects for my dolls...
Justin Culina is a Whangarei based glass artist, his organic works mirror the oceanic environment in which their produced. “The fluidity of glass lends itself well to ocean forms, creating a natural relationship between my passion for the sea and my passion for hot glass. I feel it's important to...
Fleur Woods uses a rainbow of texture and tones, these pieces are a joyful exploration into the restorative experience of connecting with nature. Nostalgia is always present in the artists work through her intricately hand stitched details, colour ways and materials that transport you to simple days at the Bach...
Marita Green is a Taranaki ceramic artist who creates distinctively playful ceramic works. Marita creates her work intuitively, with a strong emphasis on surface design, and a joyful use of colour! "There is a real place for hand-made things in a sea of mass production. I throw my pots on...
