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CHAN ANDREASSEND
MEDIUM: CERAMICS & RESIN
BASED: PONSONBY, AUCKLAND
Chan Andreassend is a Design studio set up by its founders - Karen Chan and Ronald Andreassend after they graduated from Design School in Auckland in 1981.
They design a wide range of functional and decorative objects using both ceramics and resin. Chan Andreassend’s approach to design is to create objects that will not only be treasured, but will also intrigue and share the passion and creative energy of the work.
Inspiration is drawn from their Chinese and European origins whilst incorporating elements of Pacific culture and the New Zealand landscape.
Their work focuses on new forms in resin and ceramics; and ranges from home ware to accessories, lighting, textiles and jewellery. Their designs reveal a diversity of inspiration from classical elements and traditional motifs to architectural and organic themes.
Each piece is individually hand-crafted incorporating ornamental details, texture and hand-drawn patterns which add to its uniqueness and delicate finish. |
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STEPHEN BRADBOURNE
MEDIUM: CERAMICS and GLASS
BASED: AUCKLAND
Stephen Bradbourne was born and grew up in West Auckland. After leaving school he attended Unitec and graduated with a Diploma in Craft Design -majoring in ceramics.
After graduating Stephen was offered a job at Sunbeam Glassworks where he quickly found an affinity for glassblowing and soon became an efficient and highly skilled production blower. Over the next decade he maintained dual careers in both ceramics and hot glass successfully exhibiting work in both mediums.
In 2005 Stephen left the Glassworks to focus on his own designs, specialising in intricate Italian glass techniques which include Murrine, Mosaic and Twisted Cane styles.
Stephen has been the recipient of many awards winning both the Cavalier Bremworth Luminous Glass Award and the Molly Morpeth Canaday Glass Award in 2007.
Stephen continues to exhibit widely in both solo and group shows and his work is included in many public and private collections in both New Zealand and internationally.
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