Party Flying Feline Sculpture260mm W x 175mm H Michele Irving is an artist who works mainly with fabric, combining this with embroidery, paint and beads. "I enjoy the versatility of textiles and the amazing colour range. Another reason is the feeling of following previous generations. My great grandmother, grandmother and mother all stitched. It is my mother who taught me my first sewing skills." The themes of her work are predominantly about animals, often combining myths and
Transport yourself to sun-drenched beaches and swaying palm trees
A raw claw concoction made by a tatty tuatara
Reference code: CJ-017
her paintings often balance abstraction and realism
Handcrafted ceramic pourer
Sterling silver and gold vermeil Blossom Studs
a flock of these on your wall will make a stunning statement
It can also help us find ways to help them empower themselves with tools to feel better
I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone will treasure and value
When questioned about who he was
Maori and scientific names all refer to the male green plumage: NZ Infantry riflemen wore green coats
Tim doesn't use casting as he prefers how the repetition of shaping and marking gives him a deep dive into the forms and produces no two pieces the same
