Orepuki Pebble Ring Greenstone

Orepuki Pebble Ring GreenstoneGemstone Beach, Orepuki, Southland pebble set in fine and sterling silver textured band Size: R Inspired by her childhood in the rainforest of South Westland, Claire designs and fabricates one of a kind pieces that reflect the environment of Aotearoa. Working primarily in pure silver Claire creates earrings, pendants rings & brooches that highlight the plants and seashore of her home.

The big fashion design houses also play a part in inspiring Dawn's art with Christian Dior being a favourite of hers

He wants to play King Kong with his tower of blocks

awhi atu' - from a Maori proverb meaning when we show care for others

Forest green freeform tourmaline

which consisted of a water worn wood with a copper nail sticking out giving some sense of a mast and I mounted on a piece of clay

400mm L x 235mm W

33mm drop including hooks

These works exhort the viewer to consider life in all its fullness

From Ngai Tahu and Ngati Kahungunu descent

55mm length including hook

paint and beads

melodious song