Ana Krakosky

As a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that my people are descended from the sky. I try to remember this in my work; to craft for great worth, make it well, see unlimited potential, make good choices, challenge myself and love what I do. I’m an artist and an educator, with a background in the areas of design and hard materials. Furniture maker, painter, silversmith and jade carver. I’ve been designing and working with a wide range of materials for over 10 years, creating sculptures, jewellery, furniture and one-off design pieces. Jade carving is a relatively new medium for me and I enjoy moulding and shaping hard stone into well-formed objects of beauty. I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I transform it.