by Nadine Smith | Jul 25, 2018 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Fueled by a bowl of porridge and a walk on the skyline my mind was sure to wander. You wondered about that cow picture didn’t you?! Walking lets my imagination roam free and is a necessary part of my process. What my hands and mind have been up to lately: Lots...
by Nadine Smith | May 23, 2018 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Gabby O’Connor worked with us wholeheartedly for our install at Toi Poneke. The Grid-lined drop sheet installation challenged the conventional wall plinth gallery display. Hand drawn with crayons, the grid lines resembled a page in a workbook. These were...
by Jennifer Laracy | Apr 20, 2018 | Handshake4, Jennifer Laracy
the day after the opening we were lucky to have a very engaging and enjoyable crit session of our show with American artist/ jeweler Lauren Kalman who works largely with concepts of jewelry and its relationship with the body. I came away with some good...
by Jennifer Laracy | Apr 19, 2018 | Handshake4, Jennifer Laracy
The show at Toi Poneke was adventurous and lived up to the title of PROCESS…with Artist and educator Gabby Oconnor transforming Toi Poneke Gallery into a sort of giant sketchbook.. to display our work in a playful and energetic way… the challenge was to...
by Nadine Smith | Nov 29, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
A summary of my work in the Leanings show at Pah Homestead My work Altered States evolved with diorama like play. Lots of scenarios were played out with bits and pieces on boiler bases before the final work was completed. Scenes were arranged and rearranged for...
by Nadine Smith | Nov 19, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Sometimes its hard to know when I have exhausted the limits of a material. Changing from one material to another can create a breathing space, open other doors and let more possibilities unfold. Other times its a way of avoiding a technical challenge or not knowing...
by Jennifer Laracy | Jul 7, 2017 | Handshake4, Jennifer Laracy
(Judy Darragh studio image 2017) a word from Judy Darragh A handshake so far….. Jen and I skype and talk about how the studio is going, she shows me pieces made and half made, we talk about lots of things. The studio is a private space of making where we can dare to...
by Nadine Smith | Jul 2, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Brace yourself – get ready for the roller coaster ride of creativity. This year I returned to creating from home. I’m finding new ways of working and yes, procrastination techniques too. In my city based studio, to fill in time I could chat to studio...
by Nadine Smith | Jul 2, 2017 | Handshake4, Nadine Smith
Work Life Balance – Is there such a thing? Artist unknown – found sculptural installation, Makara A weekend in Whanganui at a friends 50th and surprise wedding provided fun times with friends and the chance to explore a part of NZ that I’d...
