WEB NEWS
Auckland, June 2008
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Half way through the year and at last we have landed back in Titirangi! A wonderful show on Waiheke was followed by three weeks in USA for the opening of the National Jewelry Institute Designer Showcase and private showings in Washington DC and San Francisco.
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Wellington was the venue for the third National Jewellery Showcase and Christine entered work in their AGR Matthey Awards for both Fine and Contemporary jewellery. Her necklace was selected as a finalist in the Fine Jewellery section and she WON the Award!
- - - Poster Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler (PDF 340k)
Judge Tony Williams praised
the complete treatment of the material – the first move
was to look at the back of the work to see the construction
and finishing – the visual effect and its suitability for
wear. Mayor Kerry Prendergast welcomed the guests, our
established volunteer model, Amy, carried the piece beautifully
and TV3’s Carol Hirschfeld did the honours. Many thanks
to AGR Matthey for sponsoring this Award, it is wonderful
to have a competition for Fine jewellery makers.
A month before, at the NJI
show opening in the Forbes Galleries, New York, Christine’s
work also stood out for its originality and diversity
of technique. At a fine function to open the exhibit
were many NY luminaries of the jewelry scene and her
Shibori collar drew many compliments. We are most honoured
to have had her work exhibited in this fine Gallery (previously
home to the Faberge Egg collection).
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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 09 817 2098.
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Kind regards David and Christine