Rose Pickernell

Artist statement

I aim to bring our history of ‘makers’ to light, exploring how the contemporary sits on the shoulders of
the working class. I intend to combine ceramics, blacksmithing and goldsmithing together to create
elegant yet ugly wearable works. Particularly focusing on how the personality and presence of the
maker/labourer is often left behind with the work.

Bio

Rose Pickernell completed her Bachelor of Visual Arts in Contemporary Jewellery at the Otago Polytechnic
2021. After graduating Rose spent 2022 establishing a workshop and client base. Participating in local
exhibitions with friends.

Rose Pickernell‘s images

‘Flightless and fenced in’ Copper, silver solder, patina

‘Fenced in Pin’ copper, silver solder, silver (2022)

‘Tatu Lucky Sailor Signet’ Silver, Tourmaline (2023)

‘Tui Tatu Signet’ Silver, pounamu (2023)

‘Sideways Set Ring’ Silver, garnet (2021)

Blog posts:

Market Place – Rabbit Hole

by Rose Pickernell | September 22, 2023 | Handshake8, Rose Pickernell | 0 Comments

Recently I have been fascinated with the tradies and handymen of facebook marketplace selling their scraps. The composition, lighting and angles of these images are brilliant. All I see is jewellery. I can see the thought and artistic intent that has gone into these...

Introductions-RP

by Rose Pickernell | February 27, 2023 | Handshake8, Rose Pickernell | 0 Comments

As we got stuck into our introductions with Estela Saez, it dawned on me that I was the youngest participant with the least experience of making outside of study. I like to think I make up for my lack of awards and exhibitions with ambition and a real thirst for...