About me
Methods used:
Every project is carefully planned, sketched and finally built up in
layers. Materials used begin mainly as a plant, raw yarn or white cloth.
Through weaving, embroidery or manipulation they become a vessel or
picture, often representing abstract landscapes. A change of light or a
light breeze can bring movement into the densely textured surfaces.
A solid base holds the construction of layers before the finished piece
can be viewed on a wall or free form.
Recent Exhibits:
Holding Objects exhibition @ ENTRANCE STUDIO GALLERY, Russell
Model of the North, stage display, Kaitaia
Logos used in several website designs, like prestigious Beadminster
School in Dorset
Dare to Dream group show @ Paihia Library
Reflections on Conservation exhibition with DoC , Russell
Some awards:
Waka Huia Prize for most creative use of NZ Materials and design,
including raranga
Royal Easter Show Winner of Textile Craft (selector Malcolm Harrison)
Prize for Innovative Design Focus on Fibre Auckland Museum
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Cocktails of Europe
My ethnic background is made from the cocktails of Europe - I understand several languages -
I speak none of them without an accent.
Fibres talk to me in their own way, about where they come from, who
grew/made them, why, what for and other
messages can be read in all sorts of textures and colours and techniques.
Working as a gardener gives me the freedom to be in direct contact with
the raw materials.