Carlson more traditional jewellery captures seascape and showcases shells, flowers, Pounamu, what makes New Zealand-Aotearoa a precious place to be.
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Lines ring, Finalist 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize
Beatrice Carlson most recent work as a contemporary jewellery artist.
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Each jewellery Carlson creates is a unique piece, handmade in her Devonport studio. The Greenstones are from Hokitika, her material come from New Zealand or sourced internationally very carefully; her practice is as non-toxic as possible.
As an interdisciplinary artist, Carlson hasalso created a particular technique using her printmaking press on metal instead of paper. Sterling Silver is the latest medium she has chosen to talk about New Zealand; her narrative Is also about her French ancestry and the deep connection in between her two worlds.
Inspired by Aotearoa:
The stones come from Carlson beach walks around New Zealand, she says they are the precious part of her jewellery; the Sterling Silver is carved like the wild coastal seascape and oxidised in the colours of wet sand and deep sea.
Botanical Series:
Inspired by Aotearoa flowers and native fauna, Carlson has created a unique technique using her printmaking press to emboss Sterling Silver with lace from her fashion practice in France.
The texture creates a French background to her New Zealand narrative
"Hibiscus" Necklace, embossed and oxidised Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearl
"Kowhai " , "Harakeke","Feather" , "Citrus Zealandia" , "Skink"Necklaces:
"It smells green" Necklace, Chrysoprase, Sterling Silver, Gold, Greenstone :
Geometric Series:
Sterling Silver, Copper, Greenstone matt and gloss:
"the Elements" Necklace Embossed & oxidised Copper, Wood, Greenstone
Photo, model & make up art: Christina Brigdman