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15 Aug

REVAMP - 2026

A twice woven, plant dyed work, handwoven with linen and silk yarns and dyed with dyers chamomile flowers sourced in Aotearoa. Framed for presentation.

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15 Aug

Atlas Art - Across Oceans - 2026

Collage on card, made up of original gelli-printed and origami papers plus vintage road maps and old atlases. This framed composition is influenced by the sacred geometry that underpins the natural world and has long appeared in ancient art and modern design across the planet, both secular and spiritual.

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15 Aug

Atlas Art – Across Oceans - 2026

Collage on card, made up of original gelli-printed and origami papers plus vintage road maps and old atlases. This framed composition is influenced by the sacred geometry that underpins the natural world and has long appeared in ancient art and modern design across the planet, both secular and spiritual.

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15 Aug

Atlas Art - Passion Heart - 2026

Collage on card, made up of original gelli-printed and origami papers plus vintage maps. This framed composition is influenced by the sacred geometry that underpins the natural world and has long appeared in ancient art and modern design across the planet, both secular and spiritual.

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15 Aug

Dakoda - 2026

I love the way the light plays off his soft fur. Showing its many colours

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15 Aug

Karioitahi - 2026

Life at the beach. The colours of the water and the sand.

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15 Aug

Raranga - 2026

Inspired by traditional Māori flax weaving (raranga), this fused glass piece is made by hand, weaving strips of coloured glass together before firing them in the kiln. The natural greens, whites, and earthy tones reflect Aotearoa’s landscape, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that comes to life as the light shines through.

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15 Aug

Tui feather - 2026

Inspired by the Tui feather this fused glass piece was shaped in a kiln to celebrate the birds beautiful iridescent colours, The Tui has special spiritual significance and many believe it brings messages from loved ones who have passed.

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15 Aug

Huia feather - 2026

Inspired by the huia feather, this fused glass artwork is created using layers of coloured glass in the kiln. It honours one of New Zealand’s most treasured native birds. In Māori culture, the huia feather is a symbol of mana, honour, and respect, and serves as a reminder to protect our unique natural heritage.

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14 Aug

The Light's sword - 2026

My artwork is a poster based off a Fantasy story im writing, the main characters are Shiloh, Taylor and Scythe on their adventure to stop an evil god and try stop the war between humans and fae creatures, along the journey they make new friends and loose a few people on the way, ive been […]

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