by Kylie Sinkovich | Jul 9, 2017 | Handshake4, Kylie Sinkovich
There was a moment when a piece was waiting for its second firing but instead, was broken into several pieces. In that instant when I stared at the piece while inwardly observing the fragility of the material, the vulnerability of my process and time spent on making...
by Kim Whalen | Jul 8, 2017 | Handshake4, Kim Whalen
I have been none stop thinking about harakeke. I finally had the opportunity presented to me to be taught by an amazing woman named Puawai. She passed onto me so much beautiful knowledge about the harakeke plant and about the traditional and sacred Maori ceremonial...
by Jennifer Laracy | Jul 7, 2017 | Handshake4, Jennifer Laracy
(Judy Darragh studio image 2017) a word from Judy Darragh A handshake so far….. Jen and I skype and talk about how the studio is going, she shows me pieces made and half made, we talk about lots of things. The studio is a private space of making where we can dare to...
by Jennifer Laracy | Jul 6, 2017 | Handshake4, Jennifer Laracy
In my discussions with Judy, we have talked about our shared interest in use of paua in new Zealand jewellery and the rich history that surrounds it. I feel the pull to explore this further in my own work especially in relation to acknowledging the influence of my...
by Keri-Mei Zagrobelna | Jul 4, 2017 | Handshake4, Keri-Mei Zagrobelna
Recently, Wellington the capital city of New Zealand has been humming with Matariki celebrations.For those that do not know what Matariki is, it is the celebration of the Pleiades constellation in the southern pacific and marks the beginning of our Māori new year.The...
by Nadine Smith | Jul 2, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Brace yourself – get ready for the roller coaster ride of creativity. This year I returned to creating from home. I’m finding new ways of working and yes, procrastination techniques too. In my city based studio, to fill in time I could chat to studio...
by Nadine Smith | Jul 2, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Work Life Balance – Is there such a thing? Artist unknown – found sculptural installation, Makara A weekend in Whanganui at a friends 50th and surprise wedding provided fun times with friends and the chance to explore a part of NZ that I’d...
by Nik Hanton | Jun 29, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
‘Heal’ Wood, latex, liquid rubber, paint I had another mentor session with Vincent. A session where I was pushed into uncomfortable places and asked to explain my position. What we both knew was that I didn’t really have one yet. We initially talked...
by Katie Pascoe | Jun 28, 2017 | Handshake4, Katie Pascoe
In March, I met Francis on the day her survey exhibition Jealous Saboteurs opened in Christchurch. Busy times however that didn’t stop her from making a space in her day to meet up, share work, give feedback, talk about next steps and have tea from a great set...
by Katie Pascoe | Jun 27, 2017 | Handshake4, Katie Pascoe
Maybe there is something in working with a material or colour that I already have an inherent tension about? Maybe I am starting from a place of low expectations that put little pressure on a good outcome? Or at least a good outcome comes as a surprise. Below are...
by Katie Pascoe | Jun 27, 2017 | Handshake4, Katie Pascoe
Maroon. Orange. Bottle green. Plastic flowers. Fake Pearls. Real Pearls? Gold? Fake gold. Paua. Red. Love hearts. These are some of the colours, forms and materials I don’t like or at least have a sense of unease towards them. My surliness to these...
