Artist statement
My practice is driven by the forces of material, language, humour and experimentation. I accumulate found materials around me until new relationships suggest themselves. I enjoy transforming existing objects – that have already lived a life – to find them new partners and add layers to their experiences
Bio
Caroline was born in London, UK to Kiwi parents. She studied History of Art at Edinburgh University and worked as an image researcher in London in the publishing industry for several years. She moved to Aotearoa in 2007 and studied contemporary jewellery at Whitireia NZ from 2011-13. Since then, she has exhibited widely at home and internationally and is a current member of The See Here and Occupation: Artist. She has also participated in the HandShake jewellery mentoring programme.
Thinking and making and thinking
The workshop with Estela Saez was a frustrating, humbling, infuriating and ultimately rewarding experience. Estela is an expert at shining a light on flabby thinking and boy, did I have to shape up and work hard to get my works ready for Galerie Marzee as a result!...
Currently…
Estela Saez is a force of nature. Despite the limitations of Zoom she managed to herd the cats of Handshake 7 and facilitate some really good making [plus a large dollop of indifferent making by me which Estela rightly identified!]. I hugely enjoyed the input of my...
Heat Treated
A delicious refreshing spin on the origins of gemstones and the various treatments used to enhance their colour and beauty. RECIPE INGREDIENTS Assorted shiny things e.g. faceted gemstones, shattered hard drive, glass beads Polymer clay Rolling pin Baking paper Baking...
Standing Room Only, RNZ interview
Lynn Freeman interviews Peter Deckers, Caroline Thomas, Vivien Atkinson and Becky Bliss. Radio New Zealand Standing Room Only, 1:46 pm on 8 December 2019 LISTEN: PLAY
Caroline Thomas‘ art works:
