Work #1 Cast Silver Amulets, Bank Lane
Work #2 Bone Rope, Porcelain, Morrison Square
May 2022
My name is Rose Marie Salmon, I live in Lyttelton. I moved back last year after being away for years. I work in film and TV making costumes. I’m thrilled to present this work in Viewfinder.
I love the organic nature of clay, and I never really know how things are going to turn out. I love the surprise and mystery of what makes it through the process of creating, and firing. The colours and textures are always a huge surprise and the process is so satisfying. This work is an example of my art practice and my enjoyment of the repetitive. It's been a collaborative effort to make it and get it fired with the help and particular support of the Mt Pleasant Potter Club.
My Jewellery practice has stemmed from my preoccupation with magical objects and mirrors, and my ceramic practice which includes anamorphic vessels and wee hooves. I like the vessels as a metaphor for holding real or imagined spiritual entities and possibilities. I hope the vessels have their own presence. I hope they give some peace and stillness.
I’ve enjoyed making these so much, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Thank you to Katie and Viewfinder for your support.
Arohanui
Rose
Rose Salmon Marie Rose Salmon was born in Napier New Zealand in 1978. Rose is a multi-disciplinary Artist, primarily interested in working with Ceramics Embroidery and Jewellery.
Rose works in the national and International music video and film industry, which has taken her to Europe, South Africa in China. Rose works on special effects paint works within the costume department. Ageing and distressing clothes shoes and jewellery.
Rose is greatly influenced by fellow New Zealand artists including, Bronwyn Cornish Jacqueline Greenbank and Jess Johnson. Take a sneek peek into her recent showing with Jess Johnson here