Art from New Zealand

Summer Shed by Barry Ross Smith

2006-06-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

Hard to imagine what this is meant to convey. Perhaps to symbolise a passing of time, seasons. The old generation. The harshness of summer, and abandoned shed, a memory...

Auckland Harbour Bridge - by Barry Noel

2006-06-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

The Ackland Harbour Bridge stands tall, in a way symbolising the actual scale of Auckland city with respect to the rest of New Zealand towns. It is a giant in every way, a business discrict draining a huge quantity of the nation's energy resources. It does have its own culture and a terrific night life but this picture for me represents its distinct domination, are shift away from the natural, consuming society in an artificial world of concrete blocks.

Summer Sunflowers by Diana Adams

2006-05-29T14:51:00.000-07:00

A beautifully painted image of sunflower fields delighting the senses with emotional admiration for the country side of New Zealand.

Greenstone Hook Pendant

2006-05-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

Fish hook or 'Hei Matau' in Maori means 'Prosperity'. The first hooks used by Maori were made from bird bones. With the introduction of early diamond tools fish hooks were then able to be made from pounamu (Greenstone/Jade). They were not really used for actual fishing but more for ornaments and jewellery.

Tropical Dining by Kathryn Furniss

2006-05-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

The colours used here a very vibrant and would suit a cozy type of space. Perfect for a dinning room ofcourse but I think this is more than just a decoration. The artists pays alot of attention to patterns and detail. The lines are sharp and contrasting very rapidly capturing the eye. The whole feel of the painting is very relaxing and soothing. I'm not sure why this is the case, all the elements in this painting somehow translate to create a certain mood of sensation.

Rangitoto Island by Teresa Coulthurst

2006-05-22T15:08:00.000-07:00

A watercolour painting depicting A panoramic view of Rangitoto Island, an island volcano in the Waitemata Harbour and an Auckland icon. This sunrise is viewed from Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore. It is thought to be one of the most rescent volcanoes to rise in New Zealand with an estimated age of only 500 years. There are Maori legends of the chaos created during its eruption as the sky turned angry red.

Gecko - Copper Wall Art

2006-05-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

Handcrafted in New Zealand from recycled copper.

Duvaucel's Gecko is New Zealand's largest Gecko reaching a length of 32cm. The colour is generally a dull brown or olive green, flecked with darker spots and streaks. This disruptive camouflage allows the gecko to blend in extremely well.

Mmm...rusty copper hanging on your wall. Haha however you may look at this, i think its very original n nice to think art can be crafted out of recycling.

Over A Vino by Hayley Brown

2006-05-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

A very classy and moody image. The whole setting takes on a kind of tranquil atmosphere, perhaps due to the relaxed expressions on the two womens faces. However in another state of mind one could look at this work and picture a very depressing emotional environment. The dark red hues can translate a very sorrow and gloomy feeling, which would reflect on the unhappiness in the two women's lives.

Koru Whakairo

2006-05-18T20:05:00.000-07:00

Traditional Maori Wood Carving of a Koru or spiral, which represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. Maori culture is very spiritual in nature. Their works of expression often reflect peace and tranquility with nature. Many of their gods are depicted persona of earth elements such as fire and water. I found their mythological background most fascinating.

Lavender Field by Diana Adams

2006-05-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

Lavender flowers in shrubs with many small fragrant flowers, which are clustered in spikes. It is grown as a commercial crop in New Zealand, and is used for its essential oils. Diana Adams uses very inclusive perspepctive. The environment appears to be stretching to far horizon from beneath the viewers feet. I find her technique in colour and perspective most interesting. The setting looks motionless almost like freezing you in the atmosphere of the still surroundings.

Modern mixed with Old

2006-05-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

Unique silver-etched wall plaque. The contrasting combination creates a kind of modern feel while the shapes reflect more of New Zealand's cultural flavour. This would be perfect for almost anywhere.

Tongariro by Diana Adams.

2006-05-15T20:44:00.000-07:00

Mount Tongariro is 4012 metres and is a truncated multiple volcano 6 kilometres long and 3 kilometres wide at its base with a summit 3 kilometres long and 600 metres wide. It is a multiple volcano in that the broad summit contains a considerable number of small craters including North Crater, South Crater, Central Crater, West Crater, Red Crater, Te Mari Craters, and Oturere Crater. The artists uses interesting shades to capture the landscape. The hazy colour work create an illustion of distance. Over all i think it could serve as nice feature to any space adding interest and character.

Roses by Diane Vassey

2006-05-15T20:31:00.000-07:00

Another fine piece of work by New Zealand's Diane Vassey. Her way of expression conveys a kind of human emotion. The colours and shapes tend to flow like human thought.

Piha - by Diane Vassey

2006-05-14T20:06:00.000-07:00

Art prints by New Zealand Artist, Diane Vassey. Strong vibrant colours portray scenes of locations throughout New Zealand, birds, flowers, animals & fish. Hand-embellished with gold finishing, and signed by the artist. This one portrays the wesc coast of auckland. The beach is known as Piha, and the giant rock formation which stretches out into the sea is called the Lion Rock because it appears like a lion gazing at the stars.

Tui

2006-05-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

A beautiful impression of Tui, a native bird to New Zealand. The picture frame is made of Rimu, also known as the Red Pine, which is one of New Zealand's most beautiful Native Trees. Rimu has a reputation for its exquisite timber, and the Heart Rimu in particular is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful woods in the world. Rimu is a popular choice by manufacturers of quality furniture.

Koru Pendant - Greenstone - Teardrop

2006-05-09T20:36:00.000-07:00

Carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone).
The Koru meaning comes from the small baby shoots of the punga ferns as they begin to grow. Most designs today incorporate a Koru somewhere within them to represent life in the carving. Double Koru can represent the bonding of two people.

The carver of this high quality product is certified by Creative New Zealand to display the 'Toi Iho' mark. This authenticates the work as being a genuine New Zealand product carved by a Maori artist. Individually handcrafted

Koru (Spiral) - Mother of Pearl Carving

2006-05-09T20:33:00.000-07:00

The sprial is a Koru, represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. Portrays peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a strong sense of regrowth or new beginnings.

Hook (Hei Matau) Manaia Bone Carving

2006-05-09T20:21:00.000-07:00

Fish hook or 'Hei Matau' in Maori means 'Prosperity'.

The Manaia is described in many ways. The word doubles as the word for lizard and some say it is a beaked and ornamental figure. Others say its origins are in the human profile, or that the Manaia relates to a distant avian (bird) cult. The bird is thought to be an omen-carrier or intermediary between man and the spirits.

Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand's leading carvers. This carving has been smoked with honey which enhances the natural bone texture.

This is a unique one off piece carved from a piece of Sperm Whale jaw bone. This Sperm Whale washed up on the shores of New Zealand.

Recommended to serious collectors.

New Zealand Made

2006-05-07T21:07:00.000-07:00

Handcrafted, combining the skills of pewtering with the talent of a New Zealand bone-carver.

These products capture the warmth, power and earthiness of pewter with a distinctive New Zealand spirit in this unique range for you to wear and enjoy.

The pewter is made to a recipe from the early 17th century using virgin metals (tin, copper and antimony). It is 100% lead-free so that it is safe for you and your children to handle.
Pewter will not tarnish like silver - merely requiring an occasional buff with a soft cloth to maintain its attractive finish.
Strung on black cords with easily adjustable slip - knots.