Michelle Retimana - Clay Sculptor
Every piece is hand sculptured by Michelle and original, with some pieces incorporating flax and feather weaving using the traditional Maori technique. Her straight clay pieces can be displayed inside and out. She is strongly influenced by her Maori culture and the natural beauty of New Zealand. She is exhibited extensively in New Zealand and is a member of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts.
Video Interview
Watch an interview with Michelle Retimana
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He Matau (wall art)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration and jute string.
- Approx. 550mm high x 210mm wide.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Aroha Egg (with lid)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 180mm long x 120mm wide.
- Rests on its side with lid.
Mana Egg (with lid)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 180mm long x 120mm wide.
- Rests on its side with lid.
Whanau Egg (with stand)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 180mm high x 120mm wide.
- Sits upright on a clay stand.
Koru (free standing small)
- Raku clay body.
- Approximately 300mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Pounamu Koru (free standing small)
- Raku clay body with Pounamu (greenstone) inset.
- Approximately 300mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Koru Pair (free standing)
- Raku clay body.
- Tallest approximately 400mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Tall Koru (single decoration)
- Raku clay body.
- Tallest approximately 400mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Tall Koru (double decoration)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 600mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
- Can also come with additional small curls attached to the double koru.
Wave Koru
- Raku clay body.
- Approx. 220mm long x 130mm high each.
- As hand made the size will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Whanau (tall sculpture)
- Raku clay body.
- Approx. 220mm long x 130mm high each.
- As hand made the size will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
He Matau (sculpture)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 630mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be displayed outdoors.
Wahine (sculpture)
- Raku clay body with oxide decoration.
- Approx. 630mm high.
- As hand made the height will vary.
- Can be hung on walls and displayed outdoors.
