Waimea Leaf Pendant - gold Greenstone ~ Kei konā a wairua

~ Kei konā a wairua tonu ahau mo ake tonu atu

Sometimes with the addition of graphite

Vicky then takes steps to 'cut in' with solid or semi solid areas of paint

Her printmaking encapsulates ideas surrounding kaitiakitanga

Waimea Leaf Pendant - gold Greenstone ~ Kei konā a wairuaCast from native leaves, the Waimea is a variety of Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu) Gold plated sterling silver pendant hangs on a 45cm gold plated chain. Sophie is trained in Fine Arts creating nature inspired pieces and one off bespoke jewels. Working mainly in sterling silver, gold and precious gems, her aesthetic draws on the delicately flawed beauty of natural forms, and repetitive textures and patterns found in nature.