This was a special commission from a family friend. It is made for a couple that are celebrating a significant milestone in their lives. The pounamu is sourced from the Kaniere area near Hokitika. The Koru is a special symbol that was chosen to represent the members of this family. I am always blown…
This is a commission that had a really cool goal. To represent both and Australia and New Zealand and bring them together. There were several concepts talked about before deciding on this one. I liked this on the best. The stone is shaped like a wave when held on the side, this is to represent…
This is a sculpture I made for a friend of mine to give to her midwife as a sign of gratitude and appreciation for her going above and beyond in helping with the birth of their first child. This is the first koru I have made and the combination of stone on wood was new…
This is my second session making a Koru. Koru and spirals are some of the most loved symbols of our artistic vocabulary. They’re found in the art of many cultures around the world and each of these cultures understands their significance and meaning differently. I really like the balance and colours in this one. It…
