Rose Pickernell

Artist statement

In my practice, I navigate the challenges of fine goldsmithing and larger-scale metalsmithing techniques, often encountering methods or tools that don’t translate perfectly. The joy of my work lies in discovering solutions, which fosters serendipitous relationships between the various elements of my creations.

Bio

Rose Pickernell is currently based in rural Rotorua. She completed her degree in Contemporary Jewellery at Otago Polytechnic in 2021, after spending three years studying Fine Arts at Massey University (2019-2020). This shift was driven by her desire for hands-on learning and a more profound technical education, alongside the intellectual aspects. Coming from a lineage of craftspeople, Rose has a deep-rooted passion for making.

Rose Pickernell‘s images

‘Dynamic Spat: Betty & Grim’ Silver, copper, brass 2024

‘FU Hook Ring: F’ silver, steel 2023

‘Carnelian sweetheart’ Sterling silver, stainless wire grips, carnelian, agate 2024

Carnelian sweetheart

‘One Sided Pursuit Series’ Brass, onyx, rhodonite, agate, jasper, lapis lazuli, carnelian 2024

‘FU Hook Ring: U’ silver, steel 2023

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...