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Jaime Jenkins 'Bell 7: Māhutonga' from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$1,100
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The Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari Art Auction
ARTIST
Jaime Jenkins
Description
Jaime Jenkins
Bell 7: Māhutonga from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 240mm x W. 125mm
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 7 is named after 5 year old Māhutonga. “Smaller size, forest green colour. Māhutonga was secretly one of the ranger’s favourites (not that we have any favourites of course!). He tended to be calm during health checks but was good at finding spots where his signal was hard to detect. Also a good climber, Māhutonga generally spent time out near Te Akatarere track climbing amongst the vines.” Māhutonga returned to the southern islands.
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 7: Māhutonga from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 240mm x W. 125mm
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 7 is named after 5 year old Māhutonga. “Smaller size, forest green colour. Māhutonga was secretly one of the ranger’s favourites (not that we have any favourites of course!). He tended to be calm during health checks but was good at finding spots where his signal was hard to detect. Also a good climber, Māhutonga generally spent time out near Te Akatarere track climbing amongst the vines.” Māhutonga returned to the southern islands.
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
