Deanna Gracie
From a lifelong interest in making things, I began to study jewellery design in 1992. I soon realised I had found my niche and have been happily creating contemporary jewellery ever since. I draw inspiration from the beauty of the natural environment and vibrant New Zealand culture. Observing the changing tides and fascinating bird life on my daily walks around the Southshore spit allows endless design possibilities to surface. The idea of permanence in jewellery is important to me and so I choose to work in precious metals and gemstones. I love creating works with contrasting colours and textures using layering techniques to achieve a tactile 3D effect. Freeform organic shapes are my favourite. Each piece of jewellery is made from the heart and so ends up being a truly unique piece of wearable art. www.Deanna.co.nz
jewellery design and creation, photography, poster design, retail sales, promotion
Education and Achievements
1995 - 2009 Member of ConneXion Gallery cooperative
Christchurch Arts Centre
1996 - 2002 Tutor Silversmith’s Guild of Canterbury night classes
1998 Hillmorton High School Adult Foundation Art Course
1997 Hagley Certificate in Art – Level 5
1992 - 1993 Silversmith’s Guild of Canterbury night classes
Commissions
Private Commissions
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2010 Moana Whenua - March – Cloisters Gallery, The Arts Centre
2008 Aotearoa/Aroha - Nov 08 – Cloisters Gallery, The Arts Centre
2003 Shimmer - ConneXion Gallery
2002 Release - ConneXion Gallery
1996 Benthos and Nekton - ConneXion Gallery
Group Exhibitions
2008 Joy’ance – 128 Featherston Street, Wellington
2008 Winter Exhibition – NZAFA, Academy Galleries, Wellington
2008 Guest Artist Ashburton Art Society – Ashburton Art Gallery
2008 Guest artist Aspects – WEA Building, Invercargill
2008 Autumn 08 – NZAFA, Academy Galleries, Wellington
2003 - 2098 Monthly themed exhibitions - ConneXion Gallery
2007 A Glimpse Beyond – The Art Boutique, Tauranga
2001 Heartland - ConneXion Gallery
2000 Essence - ConneXion Gallery
1998 - 2003 Craft Seen - Canterbury Museum
1999 Reflections in Form - ConneXion Gallery
1998 Ocean and Earth - ConneXion Gallery
1998 Artifacts - Golden C’Art Carterton
1997 Ugly But Divine - Golden C’Art Carterton
1997 Annual Jewellery Exhibition - Compendium
1993 - 2004 Silversmith’s Guild of Canterbury annual group exhibition
jewellery
Deanna Gracie
Studio visits by appointment:
16 Pukeko Place
Southshore,
Christchurch 8062
03 3882595
Member Profile
Deanna GracieI design and create contemporary jewellery with a New Zealand theme from my home studio in the beautiful and inspiring beach side suburb of Southshore, Christchurch. Made from my heart and by my hand - no two pieces of jewellery can ever be exactly the same.
