Thursday, 20 November 2014
portfolio blog2
By: Liz Mathews
1m high, 17 m long
22 Pages.
Handmade paper, watercolour, ink.
This large concertina book was handmade with hand made paper
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
blog task 4
ARIKI
"Kiwi Bird" pendant plated in 22ct gold plate with paua shell in the middle.
14mm x 20mm
i think this pendant was made to represent New Zealand because of the Kiwi as it is a native bird of New Zealand. i like the whole concept of this pendant, i also like how theres paua shell in the middle aswell.
"Silver Fern" Brooch 22ct gold plate
This brooch is made out of gold. the brooch is an silver fern a popular symbol recognised to New Zealanders. the silver fern is originally from a native tree in new zealand. it also is the logo for the "all blacks" &silver ferns witch are both the rugby and netball teams of New Zealand. what i enjoy the most about this piece of work is that it looks sleek. i also like the shape of the fern.
Made from silver,gold, even wood.
A cross necklace is any necklace featuring a Christian cross or crucifix worn by Christians and others. They are often purchased at stores,or received as gifts for rites such as baptism and confirmation.Crosses are often worn as an indication of commitment to the Christian faith In addition, some Christians believe that the wearing of a cross offers the wearer protection from evil. Individuals, including Christians and some non-Christians, may also wear cross necklaces as a fashion accessory.
Jewellery And Me
Pounamu pendant.
Height: 1.5 inches. / 4cm
This pendant is made from several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade,bowenite, serpentinite found in southern NewZealand. Pounamu is the maori name. This beautiful intertwined Double Twist Pendant is carved in such a way that the two strands of the greenstone are separate. The greenstone is from the Haast area on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is hung on a plaited, waxed polyester cord and has a greenstone toggle at one end.This is a traditional jewellery to Maoris.The Double Twist shows a bonding of friendship, two lives becoming one for all eternity
Chinese Jade.
Jade is called Yu in Chinese.There are two types of Jade: nephrite and jadeiteChinese Jade.
Nephrite and Jadeite are not classified as gems, but as rocks because they are formed by mineral aggregates instead of crystals.
China has used Jade in ritual ceremonies from around 5000 B.C. to 1700 B.C.
For centuries upon centuries in China, Jade has been revered as a precious thing to possess. The people often believed, and to this day some continue to believe, that the stone possesses certain properties that make it possible to communicate with spirits. For an immense period of time, Jade has been tied to Chinese culture. In order to worship the Chinese’ God of heaven, the people would carve jade into “Pi”: or small circular plates, to place in front of the idol to receive spiritual blessings. Besides uses in their religious practices, Jade also served other purposes in their daily life
Jewellery And Me.
3000 B.C
Made from copper, silver or gold.
They can large or small.
Amulets were incorporated into Egyptian jewelry or worn as independent pieces. Amulets are charms or talismans believed to either protect the wearer or infuse him with power. Egyptian amulets were carved into various forms and shapes, such as animals, humans, gods and symbols. The amulets were equally important protectors of the living as they were armor of the dead. Specific amulets were made for the afterlife, as funerary jewelry was customary in ancient Egypt. I think they made these amulets because it makes the wearer feel more safe as it has a lot of meaning. It's like a pounamu to a Maori.
Monday, 1 September 2014
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