Raymond

Raymond

Copper, brass and korumido, bird form.

140mm x 110mm x 45mm. Rokushu Patina

5.5hrs

Raymond, genius, my friend, mentor and student. Has been on the technical journey with me. On the same week that he rolled this piece for me (and tore it in the process) he cut off two of his fingers in a circular saw accident…..how could I not name this for him….

Ella

Ella

Copper and Brass, Bowl. 

150mm x 150mm x 110mm. Liver of sulphur patina.

40hrs

Ella, my eldest daughter, is a most remarkable young woman, beautiful, smart, funny…talent to be envied. 

Can be viewed at Helena Bay Gallery

Emily

Emily

Copper, brass and Korumido, Bowl

120mm x 140mm x 110mm deep. Liver of sulphur patina.

30hrs

Emily, our youngest daughter, is an adventurous soul, one who looks always to the horizon, curious. Considerate and compassionate beyond her years.

Can be viewed at Greg Holland Jewellery, Auckland

William

William

Stirling silver, copper and brass, Bowl

35hrs Sold

My Son, cautious and quiet, he is the most gentle of my family, all the best parts of us. I am privileged to bear witness to his coming forth into this world.

Can be viewed at Helena Bay Gallery,

Joe

Joe

Copper, brass and nickel silver bowl

110mm x 110 x 65mm deep. Heat treated patina.

30hrs

After myself….I used this bowl to play, experiment, thinking that if it were to come to a catastrophic end…..well it is only me….and not one dedicated to another, lest there be something read into it.

Hendrik

Hendrik

Copper, brass and stirling silver. Tube form.

120mm x 30mm. Heat patina

10hrs Sold

Hendrik is my friend, advisor and confidante. Architect, builder, artist, nurseryman, social and environmental spokesman, wonderful human.  His support and conversations with me have inspired and tempered my mania. Thank you brother.

 Greg 

Greg

Copper and brass.  Ribbon form.

300mm x 40mm. Liver of sulphur patina.

9hrs Sold

Greg has challenged me in many ways, drivng my own desires for self reflection and inner honesty. A generous and courageous man.

Johanna

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Copper and brass twisted ribbon form.

300mm x 200mm x 110mm. Liver of sulphur patina

25hrs

Head lecturer at the Dunedin School of Art, Metalsmithing, Johanna is inspirational in both her work and attitude….I should have listened more.

Kate

Fine silver and korumido.  Small dish

70mm x 70mm x 10mm

6hrs

Kathryn was my wife of twenty years,still is one of my most trusted and closest confidante and beloved mother of my children. A most remarkable woman, how could I not name my first real success after her?