Silver Fern Brooch Jo Gallagher

Silver Fern Brooch Jo GallagherOur powerful and symbolic native New Zealand silver fern, handmade into a delicate brooch, from solid sterling silver. This piece measures approximately 67mm x 15mm long and has a pin fastening. Sophie is trained in Fine Arts creating nature inspired pieces and one off bespoke jewels. Working mainly in sterling silver, gold and precious gems, her aesthetic draws on the delicately flawed beauty of natural forms, and repetitive textures and patterns

120mm H x 145mm Diameter

The empty bowl seems to ally itself to hunger and need

12 end woven aluminium and copper kete

and the waves that crash on the reef are the arms of Te Wheke

'she did it anyway because she is brave'

featuring a gentle curve

apx 100mm high

I believe lalava patterns were a mnemonic device for representing a life philosophy

105mm length x 70mm width

' - Angie Dennis

in a large format (266 x 320mm)

edition of 16