From the River Teatowels Gilly uses the iconic iron

Gilly uses the iconic iron that has protected so many New Zealand families weaving on it to showcase the skills that have been passed down from generation to generation in the myriad of cultures that are part of being a New Zealander

From Te Papa Collections by George Lodge

Each leaf measures approximately 20mm x 12mm

NZ Greenstone and sterling silver

'The beak like shapes made by waves around the volcanic sugar loaf islands off Taranaki

From the River Teatowels Gilly uses the iconic ironAcrylic on canvas 650mm x 700mm From the River was inspired by Tanya Blong's reading of The Mermaid of Black Conch by Trinidad and Tobago writer Monique Roffey. The novel captivated her and became the starting point for this work. Through mythology, she explores what it means to seek reassurance when the real world feels uncertain. Through these beings, she examines how belief is formed, how hope is sustained, and how imagination can restore a sense