About

Background

I completed a Bachelor of Design majoring in Sculpture/3D Design at Christchurch Polytechnic 1999 – 2001.

In my early career I worked as a Cartographer and Draughtsperson for various organisations and freelance - Hand and Cad Draughting, Land Based GIS and Engineering. Following my Degree I followed my passion into Architecture and Interior/Spatial Design alongside developing my Sculpture practice, living and working from a central city loft in Christchurch for several years. During this time I worked mainly in fibre, plastic and wearable art.

I now work as a full time Sculptor/Designer from my home workshop in Little River on Banks Peninsula, Canterbury. My husband Mario, with his knowledge of materials, engineering and installation skills plays a large part in my work. As well as frequent roadtrips for exhibiting and installing, our lifestyle also includes semi self-sufficiency and a small tribe of manx cats.

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Exhibitions

Awards & Achievements

  • Top 10 Artist Christchurch & Auckland Art Shows 2024
  • Winner Artwork for Katikati Sculpture Competition 2022
  • Highly Commended, RT Nelson Awards for Sculpture 2022
  • People's Choice Award, Sculpture in the Gardens 2020
  • Winner Kumara Chinese Gold Miners Reserve Sculpture Competition 2018
  • People's Choice Award, Tahuna Beach Sculpture Walk Competition 2017
  • People's Choice Winner Small Sculpture Prize 2015
  • Runner up to People's Choice Award, Sculpture on the Gulf 2015
  • Joint People's Choice Award Winner, Sculpture on the Peninsula 2013
  • ‘Homade’ commended in Journeys Section and purchased by WOW Historic Collection 1999.
  • ‘Brunch Coat’ purchased by WOW Historic Collection 1998

Commissions

  • ‘Dendriform Installation’ Sky City Horizon Hotel, Auckland 2024

  • ‘Arboresque Panels’ Elms Hotel, Christchurch 2024

  • 'Cabbage Trees’ Broadoak Gardens, North Canterbury 2022

  • 'BeeHaven Sculptures' Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland Gardens School, Postage Stamp Wines Waiheke Island, Cairnhill Garden Taranaki 2021-
  • 'Nikau Vessels' Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Nelson, Auckland & North Shore 2021-
  • 'Nikau Palms' Christchurch, Auckland, North Shore, Taupo & Waiheke Island 2020-
  • 'Stop the Clock Installations' Nelson, Christchurch, Wanaka, Clyde, Kapiti, Napier, Auckland, Waiheke Is & Virginia USA 2014-
  • ‘Dandelion Silhouettes’ Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Lower Hutt, Auckland & North Shore 2015-
  • 'Leaf Mandelas' 5th Street Restaurant, Christchurch, Banks Peninsula & Havelock North 2018-
  • 'Flax, Palm & Cabbage Tree Panels' Little River Cafe', Christchurch & Auckland  2017-
  • 'Bespoke Gates' Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Blenheim, Nelson, Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti, Napier, Auckland & North Shore 2009-
  • ‘Kiwiama’ Pop Up Penguin, Christchurch 2020
  • 'Nikau Palm Downpipes' Christchurch 2019
  • 'Flax Stand' Christchurch 2019
  • ‘Shovels’ Kumara Chinese Reserve 2017
  • 'Flower Gates' The Giants House, Akaroa 2016
  • 'Dandelion Panels' Auckland 2015
  • 'Abstract Sculpture' Christchurch 2015
  • 'Poppy Wheel' Breakfree on Cashel Hotel 2015
  • 'Pascha Flowers' Pascha Retreat & Hello Sunday Cafe, Christchurch 2012
  • 'Rain Curtains' Malabar Restaurant, Hanmer & Te Waonui Hotel, Franz Joseph 2009
  • 'Life Cycle' Our City O-Tautahi, Christchurch City Council 2005
  • 'Trefoils' Christchurch Arts Centre 2003
  • 'The 6th Element' Multi Sensory Unit, Christchurch City Council 2001

Gallery Representation

Professional Affiliations

  • PDINZ - Professional Member of the Designers Institute of NZ
  • ISC - Member of the International Sculpture Centre