Lane harvests locally using Kiekie (Freycinetia banksia) and Pīngao - Golden sand sedge (Ficinia). To create his patterns, these plants are used naturally or dyed.
]]>Lane Hawkins produces art works that comprise of locally harvested natural and found materials woven to produce contemporary vessel or basketry forms. These forms are guided by the materials used and reflect the delicate balance between people and nature.
Lane has studied both Maori and Japanese weaving practices and techniques. His work reflects contemporary Japanese basketry and incorporates the natural materials and approaches Maori have been using in New Zealand for hundreds of years.
He has a Bachelor in Art and Visual Culture from Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi where he majored in weaving.
Lane is based in Nelson New Zealand/Aotearoa.
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Using organic and invaluable materials such as driftwood and framing them with crisp lines of precious metal he hand crafts objects which are as pleasing to touch as they are to look at.
]]>Isaac Ibbotson is an established jeweller based in Nelson. He first discovered the art of gold and silversmithing at evening classes during the mid 90s, then continued to develop the skills at design schools in Wellington and London. Between 2002 and 2010 he established a contemporary jewellery gallery in Nelson called ‘Mint’, where an exciting array of styles emerged.
Recently, after a break in the trade to explore other areas of interest, Isaac has been consolidating his classic designs and is in the process of re-launching them along with some new direction.
Isaac’s main area of interest is in minimalist object design. The intention of his work is to simply reveal the fabric of nature in the simplest possible way. Using organic and invaluable materials such as driftwood and framing them with crisp lines of precious metal he hand crafts objects which are as pleasing to touch as they are to look at. The designs are intended to age with the wearer and will develop their own unique character over time.
Brian Flintoff is a master bone-carver, whose work is held on marae through Aotearoa and in private and public collections and museums throughout the world. He has been carving for over 35 years, and has been most influenced in his work by traditional Maori artists, as well as artists from other indigenous cultures, especially that of the West Coast Canadian Indian tribes.
He is the author of Taonga Puoro: Singing Treasures, about the musical instruments of the Maori, and Brian is also widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s pre-eminent makers of Maori instruments.
He works from his home studio in Nelson.
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Lewis is a Māori Carver of Ngati Kuia, Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To,and Ngai Tahu decent. He draws inspiration and ideas from his evolving knowledge of the rich history here in Te Tauihu, "Moa Hunter" Archaeological sites, and his whakapapa.
Lewis' main inspiration is his Tipuna, tanagata whenua of te tauihu, and their tools and art.
He also draws inspiration from his granddad Selwyn Hugh Smith. Selwyn lived in Whakakitenga bay, in the Croisilles strait. This was the place where Lewis’s Tupuna lived, they made tools from Pakhoe and used them to carve their waka. Selwyn also collected Pakohe and it was the discovery of his grandfather's collection that sparked Lewis' interest in the world of stone used by his ancestors.
All the Taonga Lewis creates are one off pieces, created from locally sourced Pakohe, which he and his family collect.
This piece is made of Pakohe, Argillite. Pakohe is known as the ancestor of Pounamu (greenstone), and was used as a tool far before Pounamu was discovered by Māori.
Earliest Māori communities recognised Pakohe's superior qualities of hardness, strength, and ability to hold a sharpened edge, ideal for making tools and weapons.
This material was also used as a trading token, its value due to it's useful nature. This is why pieces can be found throughout Aotearoa.
Pakohe is particularly associated with Te Tau Ihu, the Top of the South, which includes Nelson, the Marlborough Sounds and sunny Blenheim.
Pakohe is found on Rangitoto (D'Urville Island), and in the upper reaches of the Maitai, Wairoa and Motueka Rivers.
Peter is NZ born, and of Māori, European and Pitcairn descent. Peter has now been carving for over 24 years. Peter creates pieces that depict various aspects of Māori culture.
]]>Peter is NZ born, and of Māori, European and Pitcairn descent. After sustaining a back injury that meant he could no longer continue to work in the building trade, Peter decided to focus all of his energy into carving, a passion he has had since childhood. Peter has now been carving for over 24 years. Bone carving is a traditional NZ Māori craft, and it is on this culture that Peters’ contemporary designs are based.
Working primarily with beef bone, Peter creates pieces that depict various aspects of Māori culture. Many of Peters’ carvings depict dolphins, whale tails and fishhooks. Another key element in the designs is the Koru, which is designed to resemble the new fern frond as it opens. The majority of his carvings are for use as pendants, but he also creates beautiful framed pieces for the home.
Peter also works with whale bone, which is highly valued not only because of its beauty as a medium and its cultural and historical significance, but also its scarcity. Current laws against hunting whales mean that Māori bone-carvers who carve in whale bone must use ancient or pre-existing supplies, or bones from whales that have recently beached.
Peters’ carvings have been featured in galleries and museums throughout New Zealand for 22 years. He has also had his work exhibited in National Trust Galleries in the UK.
]]>Her 'Ethical Homewares' are handmade with carefully selected fabrics, that not only look stunning but are good for our world.
]]>Pip is a self-taught surface pattern designer who's passionate about leaving the world in a better way than she found it.
Her 'Ethical Homewares' are handmade with carefully selected fabrics, that not only look stunning but are good for our world.
"I am a home decor nut. My theory had always been: why live in a space that makes you feel bad, when you could live in one that makes you feel good!"
]]>Sika is also the pioneer of “Sound Journeys”. A Sound Journey is a unique experience. Similar to the concept of a sound bath, people lie down, close their eyes and immerse themselves in his music.
When he is not exploring sound, Sika also is an accomplished painter. Working in oil on canvas, he often mixes plaster and powdered pounamu (NZ Greenstone/Jade) to create a sculptural feel and add a significance to the work.
Sika has been independently producing music since 1990, with his latest offering “Shapes in the Silence” featuring his newest Māori instruments, known collectively as Taonga Pūoro or ‘singing treasures’. This includes the Pūtātara, an incredibly expressive instrument made of a conch shell with a crafted wooden mouthpiece. The album also features the voices of the Koauau (small simple flutes made of bone, wood and stone), alongside didjeridoos, drums and nature sounds recorded in New Zealand and Australia. A deep and powerful exploration of earthy sounds, perfect for relaxation in the home, or to accompany your own special journey through sound.
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