Nejat Kavvas
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Auckland artist Nejat Kavvas approaches his sculptures with the meticulous method, precision, and patience of a scientist, pushing the boundaries of materials to explore both their possibilities and impossibilities. Whether working with glass, stainless steel, bronze, or other mediums, his creations reflect a seamless fusion of technical expertise and artistic vision.
Kavvas’ work is a testament to his extensive knowledge of chemistry, honed through a multifaceted career as a chemist, inventor, entrepreneur, businessman, and designer. His passion for art, art history, and archaeology emerged naturally. Even before earning a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, Kavvas began collecting ancient glass—an early fascination that would inform his future endeavours. His education in pharmacy provided the chemistry foundation that led to a career in the commercial glass industry, where he created and patented materials to enhance glass surfaces. This expertise ultimately led him to import European glass into New Zealand, where his passion for design and chemistry converged during a glass casting course in Auckland. Kavvas’ pursuit of sculpture has taken him around the world, studying at institutions like Artstation in Auckland, Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, California Polytechnic State University, the Glass Furnace School in Istanbul, Stipglass in the Netherlands, and Florence Art Academy in Florence. His work is deeply inspired by his explorations of antiques, precious objects, and historical sites, as well as his upbringing in Anatolia—a cultural crossroads between Asia and Europe. Drawing from these rich influences, he channels his joy and inspiration into a diverse range of mediums, expressing his creative journey through his sculptures. |
Nejat Kavvas merges his extensive knowledge of chemistry with his passion for art, history, and archaeology to create sculptures that push the boundaries of materials like glass, stainless steel, and bronze. |
AVAILABLE WORKS
Nejat Kavvas
Riba (Slim) Cast and Patinated Bronze on NZ Stone Plinth H 380 x W 380 x D 380mm 2025 $7,600 Available |
Nejat Kavvas
Heliopolis Cast and Faux Gold Patinated Bronze Height 380 x Width 370 x Depth 155mm 2025 $8,900 Available |
Nejat Kavvas
Zubin No3 Cast and Patinated Bronze on Marble Plinth Height 400 x Width 250 x Depth 160mm 2025 $8,000 Available |
Nejat Kavvas
Moon Gazing Kiln Cast and Cold-Worked Multicoloured Glass on Stainless Steel Armature W 410 x H 1050 xD 200mm 2017 $8,500 Available |
Nejat Kavvas
Let There By Light Cast Glass 420mm Diameter 2025 $11,000 Available |
Nejat Kavvas
Frozen Apocalypse Kiln Cast, Coldworked Crystal Painted Steel Armature W 598 x H 415 xD 17mm $8,900 Available |
past works
ARTWORKS IN SITU
