Amie Redpath: Sculpture |
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As a lover of form and function, most of my creative works are useful objects. I have been a collector of stone since I was a child, when I began collecting fossils in Te Waewae Bay on the south coast of New Zealand. I have been living permanently in the Heads are for about 5 years with my whanau, gifting us all with wonderful coastal living. |
I am motivated and inspired by nature. 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. As a self-taught artist, I began experimenting with stone about nine years ago. I created my first mortar and pestle out of necessity, when we lived on an island off the coast of the Coromandel.
Many years later, (about four years ago) after making a mortar and pestle as an engagement present for some relatives and after much encouragement, I created my business, Homeground. I then had something to do while the baby was sleeping.
So far, I have been focused on making mortar and pestles, plates and bowls of various sizes and a couple of more sculptural pieces.
As my skills have developed,I have been able to lead my work in a new direction, creating my own style over the past six months. I am excited for the upcoming year as to what I am going to create.
The mix of rough natural surfaces and those I create, smooth flowing lines and
curves is essential to my work. As a self-taught artist, I began experimenting with stone about nine years ago. I created my first mortar and pestle out of necessity, when we lived on an island off the coast of the Coromandel.
Many years later, (about four years ago) after making a mortar and pestle as an engagement present for some relatives and after much encouragement, I created my business, Homeground. I then had something to do while the baby was sleeping.
So far, I have been focused on making mortar and pestles, plates and bowls of various sizes and a couple of more sculptural pieces.
As my skills have developed,I have been able to lead my work in a new direction, creating my own style over the past six months. I am excited for the upcoming year as to what I am going to create.
