Process at Toi Pōneke Gallery brought together original works by the HS4 jewellery artists who were half-way through their two-year mentorship process. This challenging exhibition, designed by artist Gabby O’Connor extended the idea of process, both by the transformation of the Toi Pōneke space and through the inclusion of works in progress alongside the installed finished pieces.
The gallery became a space for experimentation, offering insights into the thoughts of presentation, idea, making, material transformations, and more……
Kylie Sinkovich
Caroline Thomas
Brendon Monson
Mandy Flood
Nik Hanton
Keri Mei Zagrobelna
Nadine Smth
Sandra Schmid
Vivien Atkinson
Katie Pascoe
Kim Whalen
Jennifer Laracy
The Importance of Preservation
The lessons of preservation, something that I have been forced to focus on these last 6 months, even the last year. One year seems like such an arbitrary number now. One year. One year older. One year living alone in the middle of the bush land of the New Zealand...
The wrinkle and the gaze
The OED defines the gaze as to look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought. In critical theory, the gaze offers comment on the relationship between the observer and the observed. Over time the skin records how we react, our choices,...
to and fro
Its been a busy summer with not as many uninterrupted days in the workshop as I would have liked..but still somewhat productive with some other exhibitions on the go and great time spent with the family. I have resumed skype and conversations with Judy and now...
Kaimōhū
The forest said Numb hospitality. I don’t want to talk about it. Still listening to everyone else’s problems. I love you like I don’t love myself. I sing for you tomorrow. Sick of being afraid. Tear my page. You wild peaceful being Nothing or no one will ever compare....
Handshake 4 – PROCESS
Process at Toi Pōneke Gallery brings together original works by the twelve HS4 jewellers who are currently half-way through their two-year mentorship programme. A unique exhibition design by artist Gabby O'Connor extends the idea of process by including works in...
Greatness & smallness
There are some inspirations and admirations that stand the test of time. In fact, centuries of time already. I’ve been looking at the work of one of the most impressive creators, inventors, scientists and artists of all time- Leonardo Da Vinci. Such intellect,...
Human wear
Sitting on stone steps, a casual remark or waiting in airports. Inspiration arrives in strange places and in unexpected times. The beginnings of this project began with a conversation while taking a break from the install at Pah Homestead, where I was sitting on...
Doubt versus Confidence
Doubt can motivate you, so don't be afraid of it. Confidence and doubt are at two ends of the scale, and you need both. They balance each other out. Barbara Streisand Doubt versus Confidence Halfway through the mentorship program it was time to reflect on the past...
Beyond boundaries
There are often expectations to push a material to & beyond its boundaries when pursuing a design, form or idea so that is original & unexpected. This usually results in considerable wasted material & failures but is also an invaluable way of making new...
Holding on, Letting go
When having to move workshop space the reality of the stuff I keep was more than apparent. There were test pieces going back to 2010, nestled safely in the back of unopened drawers. The ‘you never know when’ classification of storage obviously applied to these wee...