Alex Sands - Carver

Alex Sands was born in Hamilton in 1994.  He was given the opportunity to learn from one of the master jade carvers at the age of 13, and has since gained his diploma in Maori wood carving.

Alex was also interested in archaeology as a child.  He admires ancient carved and sculpted works.  “My work has always been about me stretching my limits, doing the things that were said to be too difficult or impossible, but always continuing to reach and learn more."

Alex likes using one material to complement another, whether merging stone with bone or simply the colour of the cord used with the pendant.  Natural New Zealand materials allow a diverse range of colour, character and use - jewellery, weapons, tools or musical instruments, changing their intensity with age. 

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