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Jaime Jenkins 'Bell 4: Kanawera' from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$1,100
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ARTIST
Jaime Jenkins
Description
Jaime Jenkins
Bell 4: Kanawera from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 200mm x W. 160mm
Made especially for this project, the Ten Bells for Kākāpō are for the pioneering Kākāpō who began the mainland habitat trial. The name of each bell was assigned by the rangers, who have come to know each incredible bird personally.
Bell 4 is named after 8 years old Kanawera. “Slightly larger, olive green colour. Kanawera is reserved, he kept to himself often avoiding the areas where other kākāpō were present. Kanawera did not enjoy when we caught up with him for health checks, often grumbling!” Kanawera returned south and has been translocated to Te Puka-Hereka/ Coal Island in Fiordland just over a week ago. He continues to be a trailblazing kākāpō, this time checking out the habitat on Coal Island.
Jaime Jenkins hand-builds stoneware pieces that push the definitions of clay, taking on structural, organic and intricate forms. Chains and bells are frequent subjects in her practice, and her experience of nature and natural forms is a core source of inspiration.
Jenkins has a Diploma of Visual Art from Toi Ohomai, Tauranga, and has been a recipient of the Dame Doreen’s Gift from the Blumhardt Foundation. Her work is held in Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand and a growing number of national collections.
The Ten Bells for Kākāpō were made specifically for this project, and each honours one of the 10 pioneering manu that have been a part of the effort to find a safe, predator-free habitat where kākāpō can thrive on mainland Aotearoa.
Instagram: jaimejenkins_
Website: jhanamillers.com
Available for auction courtesy of Jamie Jenkins and Jhana Miller Gallery
Bell 4: Kanawera from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 200mm x W. 160mm
Made especially for this project, the Ten Bells for Kākāpō are for the pioneering Kākāpō who began the mainland habitat trial. The name of each bell was assigned by the rangers, who have come to know each incredible bird personally.
Bell 4 is named after 8 years old Kanawera. “Slightly larger, olive green colour. Kanawera is reserved, he kept to himself often avoiding the areas where other kākāpō were present. Kanawera did not enjoy when we caught up with him for health checks, often grumbling!” Kanawera returned south and has been translocated to Te Puka-Hereka/ Coal Island in Fiordland just over a week ago. He continues to be a trailblazing kākāpō, this time checking out the habitat on Coal Island.
Jaime Jenkins hand-builds stoneware pieces that push the definitions of clay, taking on structural, organic and intricate forms. Chains and bells are frequent subjects in her practice, and her experience of nature and natural forms is a core source of inspiration.
Jenkins has a Diploma of Visual Art from Toi Ohomai, Tauranga, and has been a recipient of the Dame Doreen’s Gift from the Blumhardt Foundation. Her work is held in Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand and a growing number of national collections.
The Ten Bells for Kākāpō were made specifically for this project, and each honours one of the 10 pioneering manu that have been a part of the effort to find a safe, predator-free habitat where kākāpō can thrive on mainland Aotearoa.
Instagram: jaimejenkins_
Website: jhanamillers.com
Available for auction courtesy of Jamie Jenkins and Jhana Miller Gallery
