Q & A
How would your mother describe you?
Artistic, stubborn, hardworking and funny.
What's your prinicpal defect?
Being a workaholic. It's attached to my perfectionist side.
If you were a cooked meal what would you be?
Creme Brulee. (A dessert counts as a meal and it gets baked in the oven which is technically being cooked.)
What;s your favourite foriegn word?
Tikkun Olam', is a jewish word that holds alot of meaning. Literally translated it means 'world repair.'
These two words oblige us to help alleviate hunger, homelessnes, disease, ignorance, abuse etc. It's basically a concept that helps you become a better person. That's why it's my favourite word.
Who's your favourite fictional hero?
Superman for sure. Because I grew up watching those videos and besides good always has to triumph over evil. I'm a bit of an optimist.
What do you have at your bedside table?
A lamp, a pile of 3-4 books that I am currently reading, a bowl of jewellery and hair spray.
Finish this sentence New Zealand is a land with too few......
wind generated power stations.
Describe your creative side?
It is very moody. It is affected by what is going on around me. Unfortunately, you can't really describe it with a few definitive words.
How do you overcome a creative block?
I let the idea that I am struggling with go. Then I tottle along until 'the penny drops!' From this point on everything falls into place and I am back with the flow of things. I don't get so frustrated because this is part of the process you need to go through while creating something.
Have you ever fallen victim yo a new age fab/ fashio trend?
The only trend that I've fallen victim to is wearing something funky and different everyday. This normally takes the form of a contemporary brooch. It could be one that I made, bought or exchanged. It could be made out of plaster of Paris, felt, plastic, ribbon or metal.
What question would you like to be asked?
How and why do you class these objects as jewellery pieces?