Contemporary Jewels Furry friends
Inspired by my furry friend Mr Nibbles , these pieces are made by needle felting wool into objects and jewellery, referencing my attraction to toy animals and childrens book illustration.
Metalwork embellishes the pieces to create the attachments for wearing on the body. Additionally I created a series of holders for these pieces to sit on, hang or interact with, adding to their playfulness and fun.
Described as '3D illustrations', the suggestive nature of these pieces allows them to operate individually or together, inviting you to imagine your own story line.
Jewels 2008 Contemporary Jewellery
These brooches have been made through a variety of processes including casting , etching, repousse, roll printing and ceramic cutting. I am passionate about researching and developing my practice, and my work is continually informed by historical as well as contemporary jewellery.
I frequently find inspiration from the flora and fauna in my environment and enjoy capturing these motifs with my own quirky take on them. Rabbits occur with a prolific frequency as I am completely besotted by their furry loveliness.
About Me I am a graduate from the Auckland University having studied the Bachelor of Visual arts from the Maunkau School of Visual Arts, in Auckland, New Zealand. Having studied under Fran Allison and Mary Curtis, and tutored by Renee Bevan and Rosss Malcolm.
I am committed to using as sustainably and ethically sourced materials as possible, incliuding recycled silver.
In 2010 I had a solo show in the jewellery box at Masterworks Gallery. That year I particiapted in the Magpie exhibition in Taupo in May curated by Tim Walker, and The National graduate jewellery show First Editions in Christchurch. As well as Touch Pause Engage at Gaffa gallery in Sydney, followed by the Art of Engagement at Objectspace in Auckland
In 2011 a year I returned to more study, I was part of Kristin D'Agistiono's Brooch of the month club project for the second year running. I was a lucky reciepent of the care and thoughtfullness of the Emerging jewellers bootcamp at the Ashley Gorge and the resulting Bootcamp- Emerging jewellers show at the National.
Also in 2011 I was part of Masterworks, All Creatures Great and Small show and
Neckware 8.
In 2012 I was invited to be a part of Retrospect curated by Jo Mears at the Pah homestead in Auckalnd and travelling to Morrinsville. I also am an ongoing participant in the Subliminal infiltrations project based in Auckland.
Contact Me :
rabbitmad_clear.net.nz
