studio connections - our four artists

www.theartistgoldsmith.com
Telephone: (+64 9) 372 7509
Mobile: (+64 21) 817 209
chw@TheArtistGoldsmith.com
Skype: TheArtistGoldsmith
 

Christine has spent her whole life making jewellery! Apprenticed after school, she opened a shop in Stuttgart, Germany in 1972 and has made one-off art jewellery ever since. After 10 years of exhibiting around the world, she and husband / manager David settled on Waiheke and established The Artist Goldsmith. 18ct gold and carefully selected wonders of gem and pearl are her inspiration with “Double Rings” her signature.

"Jewellery is an expression of its wearer; each piece is an individual. My biggest joy is matching my creativity to a personality, creating harmony and a lasting memory. Choose from my creations or discuss a commission including stone and metal from your jewellery box - you will enjoy a timeless companion to wear and hand on. "

"Christine's masterful skills are a renewed source of wonder and watching her demonstrate her techniques is a very inspiring experience indeed."
Anna Mayne - local art guide

www.maryferguson.co.nz

(+64) 211 650 716  marysmail@xtra.co.nz


"A short walk down to Mary Ferguson's studio overlooking Oneroa bay is a truly charming Island experience."
Anna Mayne - local art guide

Mary has returned to New Zealand, her homeland, after 28 years in Sydney, Australia. She is well acclaimed there, having exhibited regularly in Willoughby City and Waverly Art Prizes, and the North Sydney Art Prize, where she won the Drawing Category. Her work is held in collections in Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland and Hong Kong.

The vast geography of Banks Peninsula combined with childhood memories of growing up in the South Island has embedded in Mary a recurring fascination with water, movement and form. Mary pursues her highly personal and intimate style through rigorous studio investigations. She is challenged by the diversity of found materials on Waiheke Island, included in her mixed media work. Drawing and painting on site, finding fresh ‘framed’ intimate views around each bend in the road, provides an important departure from indoor studio work and has encouraged new development in her expression of the landscape.

One of her great joys on returning to New Zealand has been to observe the movement of swimmers in motion as they trace thin lines across the bay below her house on Waiheke. She shares a quote from Hockney, ‘to look at the world in motion you have to stand still’. The ocean is an endless source of discovery for Mary and her inherent restlessness has meant that each of her current works is part of a lifetime given to discovering the mysteries of the natural world. Dreams are made in this place where water meets rock.
 

Photo Richard van Kuyk - 2007

 www.bodyscape.net.nz

(09) 372 7220
021 289 0892
Olivier.Duhamel@bodyscape.net.nz
 

"You will feel privileged to have been introduced inside Olivier's dark shed filled by the warm smell of molten wax."
Anna Mayne - local art guide

Olivier Duhamel is a figurative sculptor specialising in nude female bronze figurines.

Classical and elegant in style, his creations do not convey any particular message, do not attempt any conceptual or symbolist exploration, nor do they search to be innovative at all cost. Olivier Duhamel is rather simply trying to capture the beauty and sensuality of his subject of study.

Like few other sculptors, Olivier Duhamel casts his own bronzes in is home foundry. This allows him to maintain full control over the entire creative process. He prides himself on the quality of his craftsmanship.

Loyal to his inspiration to the female nude, Olivier Duhamel also makes finely rendered pencil drawings and offers body casting services. He accepts commissions for portraits drawings and life castings.

A New Zealander since 1987 French born Olivier Duhamel lives and works on Waiheke Island. He warmly welcomes visitors to his home studio and workshop.

His bronze works are sold in galleries across New Zealand and Australia but also in France, Belgium and China and can also be viewed on his richly illustrated web site on www.bodyscape.net.nz  He is the author of "Bronze Casting Manual" teaching how to cast bronze and a "Body Casting Manual"

Olivier also teaches a 5 days practical Bronze casting workshop

www.lewenz.net

64 9 372 7030
mobile: 027 4 539 369
gabriella@lewenz.net

"A visit to Gabriella's beautiful, spacious studio in Church Bay is something you will always remember, light, colours and passion. In a different style."
Anna Mayne - local art guide
 

American born and raised in Greece, Gabriella immigrated to New Zealand in 1997 and built her large earth brick studio gallery. Educated at leading institutions including, BFA Boston Museum School of Fine Arts and Rhode Island School of Design, Gabriella has sold numerous paintings internationally with many patrons requesting repeat commissions. Her works also featured in NZ Favourite Artists book publication. She has been named as participant in the MIRA INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS RESIDENCY in Italy for 2011 and creates pieces for Manita Art Collector and Agent, Greece.

"I use hand made oils on canvas, glass and timber, rendering layers of rich coloured pigments. My paintings are evocative of the primal forces of earth, sea and sky exploring the power of the feminine. My studio practice comes from what Maori call ‘Kore’ - the unorganised potential, the place of chaos and randomness. Moving my paintings around the studio floor, combining, removing, layering, and searching for new combinations giving me a starting point of ‘place’. The Oceans, the Sacred Waters and the iconic Greek Amphora are the three central symbols I call upon when I begin”