Ceramic & Mixed Media Artist, Taupo New Zealand
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Jacquie Goldsmith's studio is located in the heart of Taupo township and has an entity of tranquility in a world of its own. Thoughtfully conceived by her partner, architect Sean Harris the space pays homage to sustainability with earthen walls and repurposed materials. Tucked beneath their home and sheltered by trees and greenery, it is a calm, unhurried sanctuary where creativity breathes freely. It is here that Jacquieâs continuously evolving collection of original ceramic and mixed media works comes to life - each piece hand-built, layered with intention and made to be lived with.
MADE ONCE - Cherished FOREVER
Original ceramic and mixed media art by Jacquie Goldsmith TaupÅ New Zealand.
KURUNUKI
The ancient Japanese art of carving form from a solid block of clay, A meditative conversation between maker and material, Jacquies inspiration and guidance by the teachings of Elena Renker.
INSPIRATION
The environment as stimuli. Our internal; responses as humans- our relationships with ourselves and with others. Each piece starts a new with raw properties.
CLAY MIXTURE
Earth pigments, natural materials, soy milk as binder. A deliberate move away from synthetics toward what the earth already offers. Form shaped by feminine- curves, ovals the body remembered.
PROCESS AND EXPLORATION
Energy, magic and transformation. Knowing the rules well enough to break them. leaning into the process and allowing the materials to do what it does. Unscripted.
