For the Colour Lover- Gift Ideas

For those who love to make a splash with colour, these handmade artworks are just the ticket. These bold shades and vibrant designs are sure to make a statement in any space. 
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Wedding Gifts | Birthday Presents | Corporate Gifts | Anniversaries
Forego the throwaway gift in favour of an artwork that will last a lifetime.
 Rainbow Platter Series by​ Justin Culina
Hand Blown Glass Platters from $720

Coloured glass can make a statement in a space becoming a unique focal point. Justin Culina's Rainbow platters bring together a literal rainbow of colours to create a swirling dynamic platter that is joyful and bright. Perfect for the centre of a table or a side board, these pieces will inject colour and life into an interior. Each piece is a unique creation made in the artist's Whangarei studio.
Pods by​ Rebecca Heap
Hand Blown Glass Paperweights $80 each

You can't go past a well-made paperweight as a classic gift with many purposes. Set on an office desk these Pods add colour and interest, and when set on a window sill they shimmer with light. The pods have an organic form that is reminiscent of molten glass. Made in a variety of colours there are plenty to choose from. These pieces package and ship easily, becoming a good option for an international family member, friend or loved one.
Man Looking Series by​ Graeme Hitchcock
Hand Cast Glass Sculptures from $580

Quirky, playful and whimsical are words that can be used to describe the work of Graeme Hitchcock. Inspired by the individuals he saw commuting to work via public transport, with ties blowing in the wind, the artist set out to create fun interpretations of the everyday. Never afraid of colour, Graeme incorporates bold colours into his works which adds to their humour and charm. The perfect gift for the more artistic individual with a sense of imagination.
Abstract Paintings by​ Jody Hope Gibbons
Mixed Media with Gold and Silver Leaf on Canvas and Board,
Paintings from From $240- $3000

Jody Hope Gibbons is a contemporary New Zealand painter from sunny Northland. Featuring in "New Zealand's Favourite Artists" Volume II, Gibbons practice is focused on her explorations of the materiality of paint. These works are bold, colourful and gestural. Gibbons works on a variety of canvas/board sizes and shapes giving her portfolio an exciting range. With works from $240 through to $3000 there is a piece for every budget.
Swish Series by Cam Edward
Acrylic and Metallic on Canvas, From $720 each

A first look at Cam Edward's impressive abstract paintings might suggest his forms are digitally produced. But on closer inspection it is revealed that these works are the result of masterful masking and colour gradient painting techniques. Edward explores the space between contemporary painting and the digital world. The Swish series sees the artist work on a range of canvas formats from 40cm x 30cm through to 90cm x 150cm canvases. Consistent is his bold approach to colour and form, perfect for the colour lover. 
Art Candy by​ Simon Lewis Wards
Cast glass jet planes and ceramic bag, $250 Set of 10 Lollies and Bag, $70 Ceramic Bag Only, $20 per Jet plane

Simon Lewis-Wards is a master of the lost wax casting technique. Lewis-Wards has an aesthetic that is both bold and simple and also quintessentially New Zealand. Here, the combination of a sculptural ceramic bag and bright jet planes transports us straight to the local dairy! 
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Resin Abstracts by​ Rae West
Mixed Media Resin Paintings on Board
Small Paintings from $295- $995

Rae West's artworks explore the freedom of fluidity and light. By using multiple veils of pigment, resin and ink, which blend and react against each other, West can achieve beautiful forms and textures. West's spontaneous and vibrant portfolio offers a range of sizes and price points.
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Cast Glass Bird Sculptures by​ Lukeke Design
Wall Mounted Birds in Cast Glass $325 each

Create your own colourful native bird wall display featuring these gorgeous handmade glass birds, produced in Auckland by Luke Jacomb. The birds are cast in vibrant glass and come in native birds designs such as fantails, wax-eyes, bellbirds and kingfishers.They can be screwed straight on to the wall. These pieces look stunning as a single sculpture and even more impressive as a flock. Colours can be commissioned and we can assist in helping make the perfect flock.
Quill Vases by​ Hoglund Art Glass
Hand Blown Glass Vases, in Various Designs $295 each

Hoglund Art Glass Studio is renowned for producing fine art glass collectibles since the 1970s. Still working today from their studio in Richmond, Nelson, the husband and wife team continue to produce impressive artworks utilising the potential of glass. The pieces in the Quill series are as functional as they are beautiful, feather like designs are blown into an open vase form that can be displayed as an artwork or filled with blooms. 
Staves by Sally Fagence
Oil and Gold Leaf on Re-purposed Wine Barrel Stave, from $520 each

Sally Fagence works on found surfaces lending them a new lease of life. Her series of staves use the linear format of the wine barrel stave and can be installed as a single form or a trio. Prior to painting, the artist dismantles found wine barrels and fires the wood in a kiln, then she begins working on her unique designs. These pieces elegantly bow off the wall creating interesting shadows. The perfect gift for a wine connoisseur. ​