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One of many works that will be at the inaugural Art in the Park, Eden Park, Auckland 23 to 25th July 2021
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One of many works that will be at the inaugural Art in the Park, Eden Park, Auckland 23 to 25th July 2021
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Precious Cornerstones
Referencing the family unit as the most fundamental and significant units in all societies. In whatever composition 'the family" is potentially the most dynamic influential core that can guide and shape each one of us through life.
Cornerstones are universally recognized as significant building blocks and used in this work's context as a metaphor to propose the capacity to expand, embrace, replicate, inspire and represent the founding framework of a caring and respectful society that benefits all humanity.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware clay
Dimensions Overall: Height: 350 x 450 x 70mm
Entry 1 Selected in the inaugural Richard T Nelson Awards for Sculpture 2021, Wellington
Referencing the family unit as the most fundamental and significant units in all societies. In whatever composition 'the family" is potentially the most dynamic influential core that can guide and shape each one of us through life.
Cornerstones are universally recognized as significant building blocks and used in this work's context as a metaphor to propose the capacity to expand, embrace, replicate, inspire and represent the founding framework of a caring and respectful society that benefits all humanity.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware clay
Dimensions Overall: Height: 350 x 450 x 70mm
Entry 1 Selected in the inaugural Richard T Nelson Awards for Sculpture 2021, Wellington
A Leading Light
Inspired by the iconic photography of Dame Whina Cooper and her granddaughter Irenee taken by Michael Tubberty and published in the NZ Herald September 1975. Still topical in todays world of many conflicts, this is a metaphor that epitomizes the quest: The struggle to be heard, the struggle for justice... shining a leading light for all.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware clay
Dimensions: Height: 365 x 240 x 65mm
Entry 2 Selected in the inaugural Richard T Nelson Awards for Sculpture 2021, Wellington
Inspired by the iconic photography of Dame Whina Cooper and her granddaughter Irenee taken by Michael Tubberty and published in the NZ Herald September 1975. Still topical in todays world of many conflicts, this is a metaphor that epitomizes the quest: The struggle to be heard, the struggle for justice... shining a leading light for all.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware clay
Dimensions: Height: 365 x 240 x 65mm
Entry 2 Selected in the inaugural Richard T Nelson Awards for Sculpture 2021, Wellington
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To the beat of each breath, and with the lift of their feet, they scatter the divine seeds of kotahitanga. Medium: Unglazed earthenware clay and paper clay Dimesions: Various heights - max 380mm high Commissioned as part of the Kotahitanga Through Creativity Project, 2020, Hamilton |
An Offering 2019
They came bringing flowers with messages of unity and love in their hearts....
beaming torches of tolerance to shine light in the dark, igniting harmony and hope so that all may see -
the dawning of an enlightened generation.
51 offerings pay homage to herald this new wave of consciousness.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware and paper clay
Dimension: W 380mm x H 3800mm x D 55mm
Portage 2019 Ceramic Awards - voted People's Choice
They came bringing flowers with messages of unity and love in their hearts....
beaming torches of tolerance to shine light in the dark, igniting harmony and hope so that all may see -
the dawning of an enlightened generation.
51 offerings pay homage to herald this new wave of consciousness.
Medium: Unglazed earthenware and paper clay
Dimension: W 380mm x H 3800mm x D 55mm
Portage 2019 Ceramic Awards - voted People's Choice
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Are We There Yet ? 2019 Waiheke Small Sculpture Prize - voted People's Choice.
This work focuses on the plight of the displaced seeking sanctuary to live and thrive in a place called 'home'.
This work focuses on the plight of the displaced seeking sanctuary to live and thrive in a place called 'home'.
Women of Substance 2017 - a tribute to honour women's courage, sisterhood and individuality,
plus a sense of being comfortable in their own 'skin'.
plus a sense of being comfortable in their own 'skin'.
They rose to celebrate Liberty, from dust whence they came.
2017/2018 Waiclay Exhibition Hamilton Museum
This work honours the voices of courageous women who reach up with their voices to be heard and brave actions taken to be role
models to others giving hope and encouragement to those who are oppressed
The un-fired engraved slab below accompanied the work - residue from the carved forms is to 'ground' the installation -
it's tribute to our environment, whilst proposing the universal message from the 7 women of substance.
2017/2018 Waiclay Exhibition Hamilton Museum
This work honours the voices of courageous women who reach up with their voices to be heard and brave actions taken to be role
models to others giving hope and encouragement to those who are oppressed
The un-fired engraved slab below accompanied the work - residue from the carved forms is to 'ground' the installation -
it's tribute to our environment, whilst proposing the universal message from the 7 women of substance.
Hide Seek Safety - Clay
2017 Image & Imagination, China/NZ cultural art exchange visit, Auckland
Siblings - clay
Family, Relations, Friends and Acquaintances - Acrylic on board
First Semester, First Term, First Day - Acrylic on board
All their worldly goods - clay
Hope, Joy and Charity - clay
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Life's pulse flows to each tip. Even delicate stems can bend and not break
Light lifts me skyward... to seek under pressure from strong forces.
Acrylic on board
Light lifts me skyward... to seek under pressure from strong forces.
Acrylic on board
Title: Us - Acrylic on board
Eyes seek, heart pounds.... she waits. Acrylic and clay on board
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One of Seven - clay
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Seven Sisters Clay
One of three works from NZ exhibited at the 2016 Image and Imagination, Chengdu, China.
One of three works from NZ exhibited at the 2016 Image and Imagination, Chengdu, China.
Free Fun... Acrylic on board
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The wind blows my leaves to the beat of the breeze
strong roots hold me upright and steadfast. Acrylic on board |
The Messenger - Acrylic on board
Rescued - clay on metal
And the sky lit up all around. The earth trembled. Damaged. Vibration pounded his soles - he ran.
Another void of terror - then stillness he heard. A cry, a scratching, claws.
Reaching he found the one he could comfort - the only one left he could hold.
And the sky lit up all around. The earth trembled. Damaged. Vibration pounded his soles - he ran.
Another void of terror - then stillness he heard. A cry, a scratching, claws.
Reaching he found the one he could comfort - the only one left he could hold.
The Homecoming - clay
2016 Reflection, Auckland
2016 Reflection, Auckland