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LAURENTDESIGN

26 January 2009

i studied mechanical engineering and metallurgy in switzerland before emigrating to new zealand in the 70s
 
i realised my ambition to communicate in the 90’s when i studied design at unitec, majoring in jewellery

at first i designed and made knives until the specialised steel became unavailable

i now offers a range of cufflinks where i exploits the unusual and sometimes unexpected behaviour of the metals

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artist statement

i enjoy to push the metals beyond their normal boundaries.  it sometimes results in disaster but often it opens doors to the unusual

unusual surfaces, unusual textures, always unusual and mostly visually pleasing

these happy accidents usually result in naturally occuring curves, patterns and surfaces

i have chosen to pursue this line of design because it offers tremendous rewards and i can finally put my metallurgical knowledge to an artistic use

 

Education history: 

2002 Appointed lecturer at UNITEC School of Design 1997 Graduated from UNITEC - Auckland - Diploma of Design Tutors: Pauline Bern - Areta Wilkinson - Alan Preston - Brian Adam (Jewellers) George Andrews (Metal Casting) - Steve Wheeler (Knivesmith) 1972 Graduated from l'Ecole des Arts et Metiers -Geneva Mechanical Engineer (CIS Genève) 1960-62 Secondary education in Rudolf Steiner Schools

Year of Graduation: 
1997
Formal qualifications: 

1997 Graduated from UNITEC - Auckland - Diploma of Design 1972 Graduated from l'Ecole des Arts et Metiers -Geneva Mechanical Engineer (CIS Genève)

Work history: 

I came to New Zealand in 1974. I worked initially for the Electricity department as a Draughtsman. I left for a selling and marketing career which lasted 10 years. During eight of these I was employed at 3M New Zealand as a Marketing Specialist. Later I started my own business in the Textile industry. I have been operating a Calligraphy studio since 1985. I am currently tutoring Calligraphy, Bookbinding and Jewellery at various colleges.

Creative achievements: 

EXHIBITIONS 2001 KNIVES FORKS AND SPOONS - Masterworks - Ponsonby - Auckland 2001 TO DIE FOR - Dowse Art Museum - Wellington 2000 RED - Masterworks - Viaduct Basin - Auckland 1999 SEX OBJECT - The Object Gallery - Kingsland - Auckland 1998 WORDWORKS (Bookbinding) - Aotea Center - Auckland 1998 CUSTOM MADE KNIVES - Compendium Gallery - Auckland and Wellington 1997 DEPARTURE - con/temporary Gallery - Auckland - UNITEC Design Graduates Exhibition 1992/90 PEN POTS AND PAINT (Calligraphy) - French Art Shop Gallery - Ponsonby - Auckland with Charlie Seakins (Ceramicist) ARTIST STATEMENT "I enjoy making knives, it bring usefulness to my designs: The knife is designed to perform a task. The contrast of the sharp, cold and hard steel with the soft and natural wood generates tension and provides a balance for a tool which is an extension of the hand"

Reviews: 

NZ Herald on 15 November 2000 in the Wednesday edition of VIVA Writer: Maggie Blake Photographer: Glenn Jeffrey

Contact details: 

Laurent Neuenschwander P O Box 101 105 - North Shore City 11 Godwin Court - Albany - North Shore IMPORTANT NOTE: Coffee is generally served around 11 am. Please phone first Home +64 9 444 5942 Mobile +64 21 741 258 Email: laurent@laurentdesign.co.nz Website: www.

Submitted by Laurentdesign on Mon, 26/01/2009 - 12:00pm.

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