Warwick Freeman (Hardcover)

Hardcover. In the 1980s, Warwick Freeman (b. 1953) co-revolutionised the world of New Zealand jewellery, which led to the creation of a unique artistic language. Today, he is regarded as one of the worlds most influential contemporary jewelry artists. His works tell of his life as a Pakeha as the Maori call descendants with European roots of his culture, and history, as well as the history of Aotearoa New Zealand and the countrys unique materials: the millimetre-thick mother-of-pearl of the pearl oyster, the iridescent inner membrane of the paua (a rainbow abalone), and the pounamu (a type of greenstone). He works with found objects in which he recognises a 'sign from the past', a kind of archetype, something familiar, and discovers forms, symbols, and images that connect Maori, Polynesian, and European civilisations through emblematic meanings that transcend their cultures. As such, Freeman has long been a mediator between the cultures. Warwick Freeman, influential jewellery artist, merges New Zealand's history, unique materials, and Maori, Polynesian, and European symbols, creating culturally resonant designs that bridge traditions. Text in English and German. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …