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Jaime Jenkins 'Bell 9: Elwin' from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$1,200
Live Auction
The Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari Art Auction
ARTIST
Jaime Jenkins
Description
Jaime Jenkins
Bell 9: Elwin from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 230mm x W. 130mm
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 9 is named after 16 year old Elwin. Slightly larger, vibrant green colour. Very quiet and calm Elwin has a lovely nature and is very good looking. Elwin was the oldest kakapo on the maunga and spent most of his time on the north side. Elwin did venture away from the maunga from the north twice in quick succession (including the time the truck driver reported him on the road).” Elwin returned south and has just been translocated to Te Puka-Hereka/ Coal Island in Fiordland just over a week ago. He continues to be a trailblazing kākāpō too!
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 9: Elwin from the series Ten Bells for Kākāpō
hand-built stoneware, 2024
H. 230mm x W. 130mm
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 9 is named after 16 year old Elwin. Slightly larger, vibrant green colour. Very quiet and calm Elwin has a lovely nature and is very good looking. Elwin was the oldest kakapo on the maunga and spent most of his time on the north side. Elwin did venture away from the maunga from the north twice in quick succession (including the time the truck driver reported him on the road).” Elwin returned south and has just been translocated to Te Puka-Hereka/ Coal Island in Fiordland just over a week ago. He continues to be a trailblazing kākāpō too!
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
