I have lived and worked in Otaki for 20 years. In 2007 moved to Waikanae, a beautiful coastal town surrounded by Sea, River and Ranges, 5 minutes south of Otaki.

Born in Wellington 1960 and raised in Tawa, Porirua. The youngest of a family of mixed heritage including Ngati ...   [mehr]

I have lived and worked in Otaki for 20 years. In 2007 moved to Waikanae, a beautiful coastal town surrounded by Sea, River and Ranges, 5 minutes south of Otaki.

Born in Wellington 1960 and raised in Tawa, Porirua. The youngest of a family of mixed heritage including Ngati Haupoto-Taranaki and Pakeha; connections with this Earth, Papatuanuku, Aotearoa, New Zealand were assured. I have raised two healthy sons and now enjoy watching on as they and their partners raise my four lovely grandsons.

Clay provides for me a perfect medium to develop and express ideas and desires. The mixing of earth and fire is old knowledge of the ancient cultures and yet today, still holds much mystery and challenge.

My sculptural work continues the exploration of relationship between Women, Earth, Creation, Sexuality and Spirituality. These themes have also been of common interest though the ages. I enjoy being part of that exciting and important continuum.

My trademark Fire Goddess' continue to receive special attention and often feature at evening gatherings lighting the entrance to an event (such as an exhibition opening). They are also included in ceremonies of a more spiritual nature like civil union and memorial services. It is a great pleasure to create works that offer and symbolise important connections to and for the wider community.

In 2006 my Fire Goddess' were exhibited in Notting Hill London and are now in private collections internationally (including the Goddess Temple in Glastonbury England). I offer workshops from my private studio as well as accommodation for women attending or travelling New Zealand.
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