The kererū is one of New Zealand’s most iconic native birds – bold in colour yet gentle in nature. This pastel artwork celebrates the quiet companionship often found in the bush, inviting us to pause and appreciate the simple moments and connections that make our natural world so rich.
Screen print by hand. In late winter, our Kōwhai flowers. All the leaves have fallen. The seed pods remain. The blue background represents a clear winter’s sky.
From Nothing to Something to Nothing - 2026
A fantasy to be found in a dark wooden wardrobe which, during a lifetime has held all manner of clothing.At the end of life there is only the residue remaining – a few dead moths
Inspired by the crest of a rolling wave, the Swell Pendant is hand carved in wax and cast in sterling silver. The chain becomes part of the wave itself, creating one continuous line that flows seamlessly from pendant to wearer.
Inspired by the rolling movement of the ocean, the Swell Ring explores sculptural form through repeating curves that wrap around the finger like a continuous swell. Hand carved in wax and cast in sterling silver, each groove catches the light differently, inviting the eye to follow its flowing form.
A bold sculptural bangle inspired by the rolling ocean, its repeating swells and constant movement. Developed through months of carving, refining and repetition, the Swell Bangle captures the rhythm of the sea in a single sculptural form. Hand carved from jeweller’s wax and cast in sterling silver, each piece reflects not only the movement of […]
Hand created from a black clay and glazes and slips making me think of west coast puddles .
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