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REFERENCES
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"Christine’s jewellery is comparable with Chinese Medicine:
within the simplicity of the “whole” are endless circles of complexity
– drawing your eye deeper and deeper into the wonder of the piece.
Nothing is simple, the layers are endless. Feichang hao!"
Joan Campbell - December 2008
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"The last time I saw colour and coloured stones used like this was in
the work of Fulce di Verdura. Since then, why have we forgotten that stones
are coloured and beautiful?"
Maurizio Piglia - December 2008
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"Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler has won the fine jewellery award in the 2008
AGR Matthey Jewellery Awards held in Wellington. The judges said
that …Christine had 'that extra edge'. She sure does, this is a huge and well-deserved
accolade for Christine. Congratulations"
Mayor Bob Harvey. Waitakere City Mayoral
report - June 2008
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“There is a deconstruction to her designs, a fibrous rawness
and a more organic, asymmetrical style. It’s not what you would
expect from a German designer. Much of that comes from her decision
to settle in Aotearoa. “It’s so easy to be inspired here in New
Zealand. I often travel around, go back to my studio and create
pieces from what I have seen”.
Unlimited - March 2008.
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"Kia Ora Te Mahi
It makes me take deep breaths to see and feel your mahi…inspiration
plus. Arohanui. Thank you for the delightful feast of the senses
with your amazing ‘open’ space"
Tipene, Jocelyn - February 2008
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"...these works combine the symbolic and narrative ideas
associated with the landscape, becoming works of an iconic
nature, exquisite pieces of jewellery that encapsulate ideas
and emotions"
National Business Review - 2003.
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Christine’s pieces are not for the faint hearted or the limited
of budget. And one would need to feel powerful, comfortable
in oneself, to even try them on. “They are bought by people
of all ages: but always by people who know themselves, who
are very confident about who they are. Each piece is waiting
for the right person."
Grace magazine - 1999.
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"Welche sagenhafte Lebensreise, sowohl geographisch als auch kuenstlerisch,
Du unternommen hast!! Jedes Mal, wenn ich einen Ring von dir
anlege, denke ich fest an Dich und fuehle mich in alter Freundschaft mit dir
verbunden. Ich kann nur in Hochachtung meinen Hut ziehen, denn du erfinest
dich immer wieder neu. Man spuert foermlich Deine Begeisterung und Hingabe,
womit Du Deine Schmuckstuecke formst"
Gabriele Seidler - September 2007
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"One of the highlights of the Artex show was the 'City of
Sails' necklace by Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler who was inspired
by an aquamarine cut by internationally renowned lapidary Bernd
Munsteiner. It demonstrates the artistry and technical excellence
she has developed with 25 years in the industry."
Jewellery Time - 1996.
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"Christine caresses the brooch at her chest - paua shell
set with black Cook Island pearls in 18ct gold - while she
contemplates the connections between a greenstone carving, a
piece of driftwood and a cluster of star-like diamonds."
Next - 1996.
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"Through this unusual combination of talents the jeweller
interprets her impressions of the wild West Coast seascape
producing distinctly New Zealand works overlaid with a European
aesthetic. They are vibrant, full of colour and rythmic in line."
New Zealand Herald - 1995.
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"This exhibition is breathtaking. Christine is a professional,
an artist whose lengthy training and 22 years as a practitioner
have given her the skills and freedom to execute with flawless
perfection the most sophisticated ideas."
New Zealand Herald - 1994.
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"The jewellery of Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler takes a position
we rarely see in New Zealand - the contemporary heirloom, contemporary
precious jewellery. Her collection is an exuberant proliferation
of bejewelled body adornment that takes unusual forms with
a delightful lack of symmetry."
New Zealand Herald - 1993.
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"Christine's designs are neither timid nor ostentatious;
some are made with costly materials, but none could be construed
as pretentious or flashy status symbols."
Midhurst & Petworth Observer - 1988. |
