Sterling Silver Jewellery
“Nature provides the inspiration for my work and conservation of our environment is a recurring theme. Highlighting the surrounding natural beauty gives us a greater appreciation of our responsibilities as guardians of the land.
Each design in this collection is influenced by a fusion of Eastern and Western art. Japanese woodcuts, gold leaf lacquer-ware, kimonos, Van Gogh and Monet’s paintings have all been an inspiration.
Each collection is comprised of brooches (that can also be used as pendants) and adjustable rings. To maintain the beauty of your wearable piece of art, keep it inside the bag provided when not wearing it, clean with a silver polishing rag and do not leave in the sun”
Kotuku (White Heron) Collection
In Maori oratory one of the best compliments was to liken someone to the kotuku as it symbolises everything rare and beautiful. This collection is part of a series based on nature reserves and sanctuaries. I photographed the kotuku population in the Okarito sanctuary and transformed the image into a woodcut.
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Kotuku Rectangle Pendant/Brooch |
Kotuku Square Ring |
Kotuku Circle Ring |
Peacock Collection
The image for this series comes from a peacock. According to the Chinese, the peacock symbolises dignity, elegance and beauty and anyone who wears the peacock feather has a significant fortune awaiting them.
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Peacock Rectangle Pendant/Brooch |
Peacock Square Ring |
Peacock Circle Ring |
Nikau Detail Collection
Stripped to its essence, my work is about identity. Having lived in different parts of the world and being of mixed heritage has made the need for identity essential. I think this is why I have focused on such iconic images as the Nikau Palm and Cabbage Tree.
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Nikau Detail Rectangle Pendant/Brooch |
Nikau Detail Square Ring |
Nikau Detail Circle Ring |
Cabbage Tree Photogram Collection
The cabbage tree series has been influenced by an early form of photography called photograms. These were used in 1843 in the first book illustrated with photographs, “British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions” by Anna Atkins.
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Cabbage Tree Photogram Rectangle Pendant/Brooch |
Cabbage Tree Photogram Square Ring |
Cabbage Tree Photogram Circle Ring |
