A large Rewarewa leaf brooch
The form of this maunga and its magma core inspired this slip stitch pattern
Black Frame: 310mm x 385mm
Clay ignited a lasting love of making and self-expression for Alex
Gold plated sterling silver
Happy Fish Indulgence A large Rewarewa leaf brooch230mm Long Wall hung Michele Irving is an artist who works primarily with fabric, combining embroidery, paint, and beads. Drawn to the versatility and colour of textiles, her practice is also influenced by a family lineage of stitching, first taught to her by her mother. Her work often features animals within whimsical, myth like worlds, layered with playful wordplay, where they dream, dance, and celebrate life. Mi 189