Corporate Christmas Party

I provided concept theme, design and direction for this event. 

This whole project, from concept to pack out, was completed in 7 days.

The colour scheme was gold, silver, and white. 

Sophisticated Christmas was the desired mood.

Gift boxes supplied and decorated by Centrepiece

Enlarged gift boxes kept the Christmas decor compact yet striking. 

They also functioned as bar leaners for guests.

 

Constellation layout design

 

 

Te Matuku Oysters

 Ice sculpture with suspended oyster shells created for an Auckland event.
The sculpture provided a visual presentation to Martin Bosley's open theatre canape.

Te Matuku Oysters, New Zealand's finest

Diamonds in Tokyo

Visitors to Nakaochiai Gallery were invited to stretch a giant rubberband and have their photo taken.
Their portrait was then given to them with their diamond illuminated.

Mural @ Asylum Hair Salon, Auckland

This mural was created to visually open up the long and narrow space. 

It is hand painted based upon the design proposal seen below.

Photoshop design proposal

The image is based upon a stylized flower from a bee's perspective.

Detail

A customized gold paint was made for the line work.

Detail

Art Auction results purchase a Sri Lanka school

あき：FALL by Chrysalis (ages 2 to 3)
Leaf prints on powdered gold glaze
 on wood panel, 90 cm x 140cm

Four custom wood panels were prepared with specialised finishes. Working with the theme of the four seasons, art direction was provided to the children, parents and teachers of Tokyo's Kspace International School to interpret each of the seasons.

ふゆ：WINTER by Caterpillars (ages 1 to 2)
Paper collage and fingerpainting on
powdered silver glaze on wood panel, 90 cm x 140cm

These original artworks were then auctioned off for the non-profit organization, Room to Read.

はる：SPRING by Butterflies (ages 3 to 4)
Washi paper collage on wood panel, 90cm x 140 cm

The combined auction results from the four paintings totaled 1.4 million yen ($21,200 NZD). 

This contribution enabled one school to be built for children in Sri Lanka.

なつ：SUMMER by Bugs (ages 4 to 6)
Acrylic paint, crayon and paper collage on glazed
wooden panel, 90 cm x 140 cm

Venetian Plaster in Hawaii Beachfront

 

Venetian plaster was applied to the walls and ceilings throughout this Hawaii beach front home. It also included to guest villas as well.

The mirror finish brought light into the home, 

and the glassy smoothness enhanced airflow and coolness.

Bathroom 

 The rich honey coloured finish in the bathroom brought warmth to the narrow enclosed space.

Bathroom

Installation at Yerba Beuna Center, San Francisco

"Are You Ready For The Next Craft?", site specific installation

A 9 meter high suspended cardboard and paper mache installation 

with rotating fans, blinking lights, streamers, and a bicycle inside.

Window through the eyes

Custom kaleidoscopic eyes were made to allow viewers to see the movement within. 

Work in progress

Created by Crust and Dirt  (a collaboration with Oliver Halsman Rosenberg).

101 Tokyo Contemporary Art Fair

This outdoor installation on the front facade and stairs was created for the first ever contemporary art fair in Tokyo, 101 Tokyo Contemporary Art Fair.

Photoshopped Concept Design

Dripping paint effect was hand cut from 12 x 18 meter USA heavy duty tarps. 

They were drapped over the 4 storey building that was previously a high school. 

The whole process was completed in 3 days with a team of 40 plus spirited volunteers. 

Interior view

Tryptych

This is a hand painted replica of the vintage 60's silkscreen poster shown. 

It is a triptych, made on three separate panels, so that it can make it through the door.

Turquoise Plaster

This turquoise tint was handmade to bring some refreshing coolness to a white wall gallery.

The finish is glassy smooth and reflective from side view.

Gold Wash Over Burnished Plaster

Before

This wall had an overhang which did not allow the mirror to be properly installed. 

The dining area also shared space with the living room and office needing visual cohesion.

A wall was made for the mirror, and plastered.  

A gold powdered wash was created to match the golden frame of the mirror.

  

The play of light brought out different layers of the wall. 

In this view, you can see more of the plaster colour coming through from the golden finish.

Marbling

 Columns were painted to match the floor marble.

Polished Limewash

Private Residence, San Francisco

Lime paint's mottled finish looks like suede adding depth to surfaces.