Precious objects created with gorgeous gemstones, sleek silver, glistening gold, richly coloured indigo blue titanium - combined with softly textured finishes and tactile surfaces feature in this solo exhibition by Deanna Gracie.

Aotearoa/Aroha, an exhibition of contemporary jewellery by Deanna Gracie is at the Cloisters Gallery at the Arts Centre of Christchurch from November 3-9.Precious objects created with gorgeous gemstones, sleek silver, glistening gold, richly coloured indigo blue titanium - combined with softly textured finishes and tactile surfaces feature in this solo exhibition by Deanna Gracie.

Aotearoa/Aroha, an exhibition of contemporary jewellery by Deanna Gracie is at the Cloisters Gallery at the Arts Centre of Christchurch from November 3-9.Deanna designs and creates her naturally New Zealand inspired contemporary jewellery from her home studio in the very beautiful and inspiring beachside suburb of Southshore, Christchurch. Made from her heart and with her hand no two pieces of jewellery are
ever exactly the same.

"I find joy in the most simple of things; the perfect shape of a ginkgo leaf, the ebb and flow of the tide, patterns left on sand by wind and rain, the gentle call of a gull as it soars in the air. These experiences fill my soul to overflowing and I race to my studio to start the next piece," says Deanna.

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On the 3rd of November at 10.00am, "Aotearoa/Aroha" will be showcased at Cloisters Gallery, in the North Quad at the Arts Centre of Christchurch and will then run for one week only until the 9th November. Open daily 10am - 5pm.

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