New Zealand jewellers and the Handshake project
Te Auaha's Handshake project was started in 2011 by makers Peter Deckers and his wife Hilda Gascard, aiming to nurture New Zealand jewellers, and build links with international galleries and exhibitions.
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The decision by Te Auaha in Wellington to end its jewellery course in 2021 is seen as a huge blow. Many of its graduates have attracted international attention over the years.
That's largely due to the Handshake project started in 2011 by makers Peter Deckers and his wife Hilda Gascard, Its aim is to nurture New Zealand jewellers, and create a family environment for them, as well as building links with international galleries and exhibitions.
There are two different Handshakes exhibitions. One takes place in the Netherlands, and the other has just opened in Auckland, involving the same jewellers who've had different briefs for each show.
Lynn Freeman talk with three of them - Vivien Atkinson, Becky Bliss and Caroline Thomas - who all use "found materials" but in very different ways.
She also spoke to Peter Deckers to find out how the New Zealand jewellery scene has changed since 2011.
Handshake 5 is on at Te Uru museum in Auckland.
