We are proud to support the fundraising efforts of Talk Peach this September. We share with you a survivor story, which is close to home as it was my amazing mum Pam, who was diagnosed but survived ovarian cancer 7 years ago. Read her story...
Hamish is a Kāpiti based printmaker and painter. He has recently returned home to NZ after 14 years living in London. His work consistently features landscapes, seascapes or horizons. Combining painting, printmaking, mixed media and digital manipulation, he layers traditional and modern techniques to create fresh perspectives.
Ilse Marie Erl enjoys exploring the tactile qualities of pure silver and playing with rhythm and texture. "I love finding inspiration for my work in my immediate environment. Living in West Auckland, I am fortunate to be able to move between a busy urban life and exquisite natural habitat. So...
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...
