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HANDSHAKE 4

 

 

 

WELCOME TO HANDSHAKE 4

The HS4 programme spanned two years and was focused on experimentation, coaching, and exhibitions. Ruudt Peters, a renowned artist and educator from the Netherlands selected from an open call twelve mentees and their mentors. The programme kicked off with a Masterclass led by Estonian artist Tanel Veenre who introduced creative ways of presenting artworks and ideas. Exhibitions were held at Pah Homestead in Auckland in October 2017, at Toi Poneke in Wellington during the International Festival of The Arts in March 2018, and at Corban Estate Arts Centre during Auckland Art Week in October 2018. Additionally, an online exhibition was hosted on the HS4 HandShake website.

NEWS & BLOG

Completion…

Completion…

The series that I developed for HandShake 7 revolved around concepts that has long interested me.That of "lexical semantics," "the analysis of word meanings and relations between them" (Oxford Dictionary) and the use of typefaces for communicating ideas and evoking...

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Masterclasses- further reflections

Masterclasses- further reflections

As I look back on the experience, I further appreciate that there is nothing quite like hearing how others approach their work to inspire and make you question your own approach to your own work. Because of the way the masterclasses were structured, you had access to...

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Growth

Growth

  I landed on the path that I wanted to take for the Handshake Masterclass (HS7) quite early in the process, thanks to the tasks that Estella set. While I had an initial vision of the direction I wanted to go in, having the fresh eyes of Estella and the team of...

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Layer Upon Layer

Layer Upon Layer

Creating the work for the Stanley St Show has been a steep learning curve as I’d never worked with 3D printing much before this year. That was only part of the problem though as the options are endless. Trying to consolidate your ideas, while at the same time wanting...

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Atmosphere

Atmosphere

Japanese design and architecture  This has been a source I continually draw on as inspiration since I began my contemporary jewellery journey almost 9 years ago. It probably also stems back even further with a few trips to Japan in my formative years, studying the...

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Heat Treated

Heat Treated

A delicious refreshing spin on the origins of gemstones and the various treatments used to enhance their colour and beauty. RECIPE INGREDIENTS Assorted shiny things e.g. faceted gemstones, shattered hard drive, glass beads Polymer clay Rolling pin Baking paper Baking...

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