The series that I developed for HandShake 7 revolved around concepts that has long interested me.That of “lexical semantics,” “the analysis of word meanings and relations between them” (Oxford Dictionary) and the use of typefaces for communicating ideas and evoking feeling.For the series “Yes, No, Maybe” I created a typeface in which each letter crashed… Continue reading Completion…
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Masterclasses- further reflections
As I look back on the experience, I further appreciate that there is nothing quite like hearing how others approach their work to inspire and make you question your own approach to your own work. Because of the way the masterclasses were structured, you had access to this information and could see how others in… Continue reading Masterclasses- further reflections
Growth
I landed on the path that I wanted to take for the Handshake Masterclass (HS7) quite early in the process, thanks to the tasks that Estella set. While I had an initial vision of the direction I wanted to go in, having the fresh eyes of Estella and the team of other makers meant… Continue reading Growth
Layer Upon Layer
Creating the work for the Stanley St Show has been a steep learning curve as I’d never worked with 3D printing much before this year. That was only part of the problem though as the options are endless. Trying to consolidate your ideas, while at the same time wanting to play, play, play, was hard.… Continue reading Layer Upon Layer
The nature of what is jewellery is forever changing
Jewellery pieces that had previously been seen as novel and innovative are now dated and iterative. This is the joy of the craft. It *IS* ever-changing. And should be ever-changing. Potentially, drawing on history and making it “now”. There are so many jewellery forms; from rings, to brooches, to bracelets, to earrings, to body piercing…… Continue reading The nature of what is jewellery is forever changing
Ancient materials
There is sand on the floor, Sand in my hair, Under my finger-nails, Sand everywhere. Following the making of my pieces for Te Uru Contemporary Gallery, I’m still cleaning up sand from my studio. I suspect I will be for some time. Made through the erosion of rock through wind and water, sand is a… Continue reading Ancient materials
The end
And so we reach the end of the Handshake 4 journey… A journey that’s involved emails, messages and video conversations sent over a distance of more than 13,463 kms. It’s involved time a difference of 19 hours with one rising for the day and the other concluding their day. It’s involved one sitting in a singlet… Continue reading The end
Dual Process
When we’re making decisions we approach the process using two different systems of thinking. In Psychology, the name for this process is called “Dual Process Theory”. The first system is our intuition. It’s swift, automatic, subconscious and emotional. The second system is slower and more intentional. It deliberately and consciously works through the various considerations… Continue reading Dual Process
Intersection / Polarity
A different kind of Polarity… It’s not news that there’s a considerable overlap and intersection between different art practices. Maybe one of the least expected intersections could be the relationship between hip-hop and traditional art movements such as the Renaissance, Classicism, and Baroque. My mentor, Vincent Pontillo-Verrastro, was discussing with me his current interest in music videos and… Continue reading Intersection / Polarity
Polarities
The magic in life’s about polarities- without light there’s no shadow. I’ve been thinking about our up-coming show Polarity and the kind of work I want to make given the nature of the space, the installation plan and the title of the group show. The idea of duality/contradiction opens a plethora of options- the contrast… Continue reading Polarities