Cast-away I, II & III
Cast-away I, II & III
These three vessel forms are constructed using Alexander Palm fronds, Willow root, and Rimu. All materials have been locally sourced from the artists' region and are found items. These works featured in the "Nature Constructs" exhibition held by Lane Hawkins in October 2009 at the Whakatane Museum and Gallery.
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Lane HawkinsLane Hawkins produces art works that comprise of locally harvested natural and found materials woven to produce contemporary vessel or basketry forms. These forms are guided by the materials used and reflect the delicate balance between people and nature.
Lane has studied both Maori and Japanese weaving practices and techniques. His work reflects contemporary Japanese basketry and incorporates the natural materials and approaches Maori have been using in New Zealand for hundreds of years.
He has a Bachelor in Art and Visual Culture from Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi where he majored in weaving. Lane is based at Ohope Beach in the Easten Bay of Plenty, New Zealand/Aotearoa.
