Resin Homewares
Tableware
Inspired by the old school signwriters reverse painting techniques, some old favourites are coming back with a fresh look. Including the small dishes, canoe bowls and plates with patterns that were popular on lampshade and incised into the surfaces of the ceramics. The resin object has a high polished edge and centre is hand finished giving a smooth silky surface revealing the original drawing on each piece. |
Textured resinwas inspired by embossed wax impressions and traditional Tapa Cloth made from the Mulberry tree bark which is used in garments, mats and other decorative items commonly available in markets around Auckland. The textured resin technique was developed in three designs: the Tapa pattern,the Flax design and the Tapa Flower. The Tapa flower is a simple petal shape stepped and repeated over the entire surface.The shape is a common element in tapa cloth and oriental design, one representing the Frangipani flower, the other a grain of rice. The vases and bowls have been carved with relief patterns. When cast in translucent resin they create a luminous texture. The vase shapes were formed in wax, then tools were pressed directly into the surface, creating an embossed pattern from which moulds were cast, capturing the handwork perfectly
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Embedded Resin
These unique bowls and dishes have been embedded with natural elements found in the New Zealand landscape. As the resin is translucent the objects appear to float within each object. The range includes pebbles, stone, paua, shells, feathers, leaves and seeds cast in clear, amber and teal resin.From small canoe shapes suitable for sauces to soap dishes,sushi plates, bowls and plates, the objects are both functional and decorative.The large canoe has become one of the most successful Chan Andreassend objects and has influenced pieces in both the ceramic bowls and Textured Resins ranges. |
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Inlaid Resin
A range of elaborate Inlaid Bowls were created as a result of continuing experimentation with resin casting. The bowls have two distinct styles. The first has natural inlaid materials. Leaves of timber veneer, pebbles, paua and flower motifs cut from tapa cloth are enhanced with metal leaf details. The second has brightly coloured discs and abstract shapes mixed with marbled swirls of colour. The organic, flowing shapes are highly polished on the top surface, creating a multi-dmensional effect in contrast to the sandblasted bowl interior |