Work in Progress: Rowan Panther

Work in Progress: Rowan Panther

Today I wanted to share a peek at what Rowan Panther is working on for this exhibition. Rowan describes herself as a lace textile artist. She began by learning about bobbin lace making from influential lacemaker Alwynne Crowsen. Over time, Rowan began to consider how...
A different kind of triennial

A different kind of triennial

The label ‘biennial’ or ‘triennial’ marks out a different kind of exhibition. But in developing this one, I’ve been wondering: when is a triennial no longer a triennial?   The Aotearoa Jewellery Triennial is a new initiative developed by Makers101. It follows in...
Kia ora, I’m Emma

Kia ora, I’m Emma

Tēnā koutou katoa. He tauiwi ahau, nō Haina ōku tīpuna. I tipu ake au ki Tāmaki Makaurau. Kei Te Whanganui-a-Tara ahau e noho ana. Ko Emma Ng ahau.   Kia ora, I’m Emma, and I’m curating the first Aotearoa Jewellery Triennial exhibition, which will open at...