Waka On Stand
Peter Collis
NZ $625
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DESIGNER PROFILE
Peter Collis
Details:
Inspired by the colours and patterns of the Pacific region. The form is inspired by the Waka, the canoe used by the Maori, who first navigated to New Zealand. The waka works well as a statement piece on a side table.
Dimensions:
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 750 mm29 & 1/4 in | 200 mm7 & 3/4 in | 400 mm15 & 3/4 in |
Shipping:
Ships in Custom made Art Box.
Price of Box Additional.
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Peter’s knowledge of glaze and firing techniques merge to create a bounty of forms and tactile finishes that inspire respect, and beg to be touched.
Some pieces, like his Waka, are almost frightening with their intense colors and seemingly fragile edges. Other pieces, like his vases, are models of simplicity and elegance.
Peter has been fully focused on the art and design of ceramics since 1978 and his work is represented in public and private collections in New Zealand and overseas,
Some pieces, like his Waka, are almost frightening with their intense colors and seemingly fragile edges. Other pieces, like his vases, are models of simplicity and elegance.
Peter has been fully focused on the art and design of ceramics since 1978 and his work is represented in public and private collections in New Zealand and overseas,
including Auckland, Singapore, Taipei, the US and British Columbia.
His work has been presented as gifts by
the New Zealand Government to Nelson
Mandela, 1998; to Taiwan Mayors and
Ambassadors of Korea and Taiwan by the
North Shore City 2001-2 as well as to the
Mayor of British Columbia 1990 and the
Admiral of Singapore, 2002.
His work has been presented as gifts by
the New Zealand Government to Nelson
Mandela, 1998; to Taiwan Mayors and
Ambassadors of Korea and Taiwan by the
North Shore City 2001-2 as well as to the
Mayor of British Columbia 1990 and the
Admiral of Singapore, 2002.
Peter has won numerous awards and has judged over 20 ceramic competitions. Peter has exhibited all over the world with more than 50 solo exhibitions since 1978 in New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and Dubai.