[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The HANDSHAKE6 group has been collaborating on a fundraising necklace project for a while, and they are excited to share the results! These necklaces are a collaboration between the group with… Continue reading SHAPE SHIFTER: HS6 Fundraiser
Category: Antonia Boyle
The story of my chain for CHAINreaction
My piece for the Nelson Jewellery week handshake show, CHAINreaction (at the refinery in Nelson) was a rather personal piece for me. I did not set out to make such a personal piece but once it was finished it felt cathartic, as if I had needed to make something about this experience all this time… Continue reading The story of my chain for CHAINreaction
Contextualizing my work through history
I felt it necessary to look into the history of bone use in New Zealand Jewellery, where it originates from and where it sits today. Traditional bone carving has a long history in New Zealand and the wider South Pacific – initially it was a means to create useful tools like bone fish hooks, needles… Continue reading Contextualizing my work through history
Whirlwind in Wellington
Although belated I thought I would share my 2cents on the group show we had in wellington at Te Auaha gallery in October 2020. I brought along my partner both for support and because we both needed a change of scenery after 2020’s madness. We arrived in wellington at 7.30am Wednesday 28th October. Arriving alongside… Continue reading Whirlwind in Wellington
How to prepare bones for carving
This post is not for the faint of heart (or stomach). It features images or descriptions of handing meat and animal bones. Before you start preparing your bones you need to know what to ask for and where to get them. I get my bones from a local butchery, it’s best to call ahead and… Continue reading How to prepare bones for carving
Patterns and Structures
I initially started this handshake project looking at patterns of growth. Initial experiments were made out of metal using the pattern of skin cells to create a magnified version. If we think about cells and their patterns we suddenly realise we are surrounded by them. Every living thing is made up of cells. These cellular… Continue reading Patterns and Structures
Thoughts on holes
I’ve been exploring holes a lot in my work lately so I thought I would write a list of all the different words for holes that I can think of. Holes continue to be a running theme throughout my current works and I spend a lot of time thinking about different kinds of holes and… Continue reading Thoughts on holes
Moss image collecting
All of these images were taken out and about in my neighbourhood.
Life in a bubble
This post was written 23 March 2020, due to technical issues (dead laptop charger) it could not be published earlier. Isolation day 32 (feels like 3000). March has been a month of chaos in many different ways. I worked, I taught, I suffered from illness and fear, and I’m still here in my little bubble.… Continue reading Life in a bubble
MEETINGS OF MINDS
January and February have been a whirlwind starting with the kick-off of Handshake 6 and ending in the beginnings of studio experiments. Jewelcamp started with sweaty hands and a pounding heart. Upon meeting the other handshakers I found myself among friends, with which I formed bonds that made me feel more secure in my quest… Continue reading MEETINGS OF MINDS