Amie Redpath: Sculpture |
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The instinct for rock began as a child when I started collecting fossils in Te Waewae Bay on the south coast of New Zealand. As a self-taught artist, I began experimenting with stone in 2009. I created my first mortar and pestle out of necessity, while living on an island off the coast of the Coromandel. Many years later, after making a mortar and pestle as an engagement present for some relatives and after much encouragement, I created my business, Homeground NZ in late summer 2016. |
I have has been living in the stunning volcanic landscape of Whangarei Heads, for about 5 years with my family, gifting with wonderful coastal living. I have always found great strength in the great outdoors. It is a pleasure connect my passions of art, nature and cuisine to create unique works from stone.
I am motivated and inspired by nature: the beach, the ocean , the elements. I love choosing a rock and an idea and seeing how I can fuse the two. The mix of rough natural surfaces and those I create, smooth flowing lines and curves is essential to my work.
I work primarily with stone, keeping myb pieces authentic, sustainable and eco-driven. I believe in the longevity of a piece: high quality in terms of workmanship, detail, stone hardness and beauty, lasting simple designs to be treasured over generations.
Homeground NZ is focused on useful objects, particularly tableware, and other useful products. Recently, I have begun designing and producing a series of sculptural pieces, drawing inspiration from the Neolithic Period, to more modern and abstract designs.
Homeground NZ has been featured in the Cuisine Magazine, New Zealand's foremost gastronomic magazine favoured by chefs and foodies alike.
I have commissioned pieces for numerous top restaurants and vineyards around New Zealand, such as Roots Restaurant, Lyttleton; Clooney, Auckland; Craggy Range Vineyard, Hawkes Bay.
I am motivated and inspired by nature: the beach, the ocean , the elements. I love choosing a rock and an idea and seeing how I can fuse the two. The mix of rough natural surfaces and those I create, smooth flowing lines and curves is essential to my work.
I work primarily with stone, keeping myb pieces authentic, sustainable and eco-driven. I believe in the longevity of a piece: high quality in terms of workmanship, detail, stone hardness and beauty, lasting simple designs to be treasured over generations.
Homeground NZ is focused on useful objects, particularly tableware, and other useful products. Recently, I have begun designing and producing a series of sculptural pieces, drawing inspiration from the Neolithic Period, to more modern and abstract designs.
Homeground NZ has been featured in the Cuisine Magazine, New Zealand's foremost gastronomic magazine favoured by chefs and foodies alike.
I have commissioned pieces for numerous top restaurants and vineyards around New Zealand, such as Roots Restaurant, Lyttleton; Clooney, Auckland; Craggy Range Vineyard, Hawkes Bay.
See Amie at the 2021 Arts Trail
