"SUDDEN
UPHEAVAL" - - -
Easter is still a conundrum in New Zealand: the festival
of new life, resurrection, rabbits and eggs ... all
mid-autumn! Any excuse to indulge in chocolate is willingly
taken, however.
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The Artist Goldsmith Gallery has enjoyed an
exciting summer of exhibitions, Taylor Wood’s group ‘Linguistix’
being especially exciting to talk about and discuss
in varied context. Retrieving our photos of Berlin
1990 after 20 years in an album brought vivid memories
of the Wall’s demise back to mind; an epic event. Jackie
Guthrie’s emotional interpretations of Waiheke landscapes
on canvas – and her most recent work, clearly influenced
by a trip to Australia’s red centre – found much acclaim.
Steph Lusted’s collection of resin-set Beetles, Bugs
and Butterflies in jewellery also provoked much comment.
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QUEENS
BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, June 5,
6 & 7, sees the presentation of a new
collection by Christine’s own hand. “Sudden
Upheaval” refers to the formation of the
Phantom Quartz. This ‘crystal in a crystal’
experienced two different geological conditions
in its creation, a major shift in the rock
causing the growth of two different structures
in one space. One crystal surrounds another!
Bright, clear, sharp and full of intrigue,
these stones demand thorough investigation.
Two of our favourite stone-cutters have supplied
material, Tom Munsteiner and Dieter Lorenz,
both masters of their craft.
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Supporting these portable
gems is a magnificent (glass) Crystal Ball that we recently
acquired. The size of a soccer ball (and VERY much heavier!)
it has all the attributes of Gypsy Rose Lee’s fortune
revealer. Fully cleansed of any negativity in the equinoctial
tide, this is ready to absorb the positivity of our many
wonderful studio visitors.
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The Waiheke Community Art Gallery
is organising a weekend of Open Studios for Queen’s Birthday,
so please come over, visit us and continue to enjoy a
day or two of Island Art?www.WaihekeArtGallery.org.nz for
details. Let me know on time and I can probably collect
you from the Ferry!
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Christine is happy to take orders for new work, remakes
of your existing jewellery or upgrading strings of pearls;
should you have one of her necklaces, please bring it
with you for a restring (every 18 months is ideal), and
for a clean! All part of the service. And put all that
unworn gold in a bag and see what it could become?
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We
look forward to welcoming you on Waiheke. David Wheeler &
Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler.
DATES
2010 - - - 5, 6, 7 June -
'Sudden Upheavals'
Oneroa studio, Waiheke Island
- - - 1, 2, 3, 4 July - 'The
New Zealand Jewellery Show'
Sky City, Auckland www.jewelleryshow.co.nz
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No trips offshore are planned this year, house-building
demanding our presence. We are looking at May 2011
for a visit to Stuttgart.
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Wellington fashion designer Viviana Pannell showed her Basquesse label at the Melbourne
Cup in October; both she and her model, Ella Richardson, sported Christine’s
jewellery for the Meyer Fashions on the Field competition.
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Radio
New Zealand visited our stand at Fashion
Week and engaged
Christine is an interested discourse on jewellery and fashion.
To listen to the Pod-cast of this report please click
here.
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Christine’s pounamu, pearl and diamond necklace, centred
on a carving by Donn Salt (left), won the JCR Matthey
Fine Jewellery Award in Wellington.. This qualified her
for entry into the Hong KongInternational
Jewellery Design Excellence Award.
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Carol
Hirschfeld wears Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler at Qantas
Media Awards.
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Now is an excellent time to consider having jewellery remodelled,
or using a loose stone; Christine happily melts down unwanted
pieces, reshaping the gold to a new, exciting life. Bring everything
to the studio and we can discuss possibilities. Call us on
(09) 372 7509.
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Kind regards David and Christine
