Povai Necklaces

Povai NecklacesScreenprint Edition of 25 1000mm x 700mm My work is based upon the ancient Pacific Island art form of lalava (lashing) that was used for joining and binding materials together. Meters of coloured sennit (kafa) were wound and tied so as to create distinct geometric patterns that were a well established part of daily life. I believe lalava patterns were a mnemonic device for representing a life philosophy. Lalava patterns advocated balance in daily

Children at Breakfast

she captures the subtle interplay of light

a medium that both resists and embraces the maker’s intentions

Paper size: 300mm x 660mm

Edition of 80

New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) set in fine silver on sterling silver hooks

Beekeeper Maureen Conquer of Wild Forage has created this unique blend of seeds especially for attracting and cultivating bees in your garden

a technique that requires great skill from the printer

This allows her to explore the fun there is to be had with language

sits on a farm post

There is now both a print and a painting of this occasion' - Michael Smither

Paper size: 600mm x 430mm