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STUDIO CONNECTION ARTISTS
Bodyscape - Olivier Duhamel Bronze Sculptures, Pencil Drawings and Body Castings A New Zealander since 1991, Olivier is French born and a self taught hobbyist. His principal inspiration was with female nudes depicted using graphite pencil on paper with great attention to detail. Since 2006 Olivier has made small classical and elegant bronze sculptures, this is his main focus nowadays. He casts the bronze himself and will only be too happy to explain the whole process to you, more than 6 stages before getting to the finished product which is incredibly time consuming with great attention to detail. Suddenly the finished product seems very good value for money. Olivier also does body casting; a detailed impression of a part of your body, which is then cast into plaster to make a lifelike, life-size, realistic sculpture of any part of your body. If you have a bit of extra time on Waiheke, you may want to return to the workshop as this process only takes an hour or so and can then be shipped to you anywhere in the world. www.bodyscape.net.nz

John Freeman – Swamp Kauri and Oamaru Stone John works with ancient swamp Kauri that has been carefully extracted from peat swamps where it has been buried and preserved for more than 45,000 years. Found in the northern reaches of New Zealand, it is the oldest workable wood on the world. Its awesome natural beauty and character is made into amazing pieces by John, anything from garden seats to bowls. John also works with Oamaru stone from the East Coast of the south island. The stone is easily shaped and is a favourite with many NZ stone carvers and sculptors. John has half day and full day workshops where you can work and make a sculpture out of Kauri or Oamaru stone with his help and expert guidance.

Gabriella Lewenz - Abstract oils on Canvas / wood / installations A must see attraction for art buyers and enthusiasts. When you walk into Gabriella’s mudbrick studio gallery you are immediately greeted by the serenity and inspiration of this special place, while experiencing the surrounds of this stunning location overlooking a stunning coastal landscape. Gabriella’s paintings and studio practice pays homage to the spiritual nature of the land, sea, and the rich underpinnings of the ancestral histories, both within her own Irish linage and Greek up-bringing, as well as within the cultural history of ‘Motuaarairoa’, the ‘long sheltering island’, Waiheke Island. Typical pieces are often thickly textured using intense colours and are either panels displayed on their own or a series of three grouped together. www.lewenz.net

Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler - Jewelry Being a professionally trained Goldsmith, Christine offers maximum value to a full range of jewellery services. With over 35 years experience as a creative Goldsmith, Christine carries a wonderful selection of one-of-a-kind jewellery in 18ct gold and sterling silver. Her love of colourful gemstones gives each an individual character. These are ideal for very personal birthday and anniversary gifts, weddings and special treats. Her work is highly collectable and of proven Museum quality. www.goldsmith.co.nz

OTHER INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT

Connells Bay - Sculpture Park This 2+hour tour brings contemporary sculpture and nature together. Jill and John Gow are passionate about bringing art and nature to you; they have installed site-specific sculptures in a coastal and rural environment. They have planted sweeps of native trees and have created special spaces for commissioned New Zealand sculpture. Truly one of the best activities in New Zealand and one of the best value for money things to do on Waiheke and New Zealand. This walk can only be experienced with prior booking and is open from late October to late April. www.connellsbay.co.nz

Waiheke Community Art Gallery This is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting visual arts and crafts on Waiheke Island and New Zealand. The Gallery was established in 1995 and remains as the islands major art gallery and shop. The displays are ever changing and there is always something good to see.

Ape-x - Paora Te Rangiuaia - Jeweler Sculptor Paora is a jeweler and sculptor who works with mainly greenstone amongst other materials. A visit to his shop may find Paora describing what influenced his creation of these stunning pieces. Many are native birds of New Zealand, and other pieces have a strong cultural connection.

Whittaker’s Music Museum This museum is home to many beautifully restored antique musical instruments, all in working order. You can see the rare and unusual instruments played live every day.

Alison Park Located near Oneroa, you can enjoy a gentle stroll through the park and view three Public Sculptures; Ringatu II – Paratene Matchitt, Slit – Charlotte Fisher and A Decade of Rain – Mark Whyte.

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