Alex Nathan

My work reflects a process of exploration and interpretation of traditional Māori designs and motifs drawn from whakairo, kōwhaiwhai, tukutuku and taniko using non-traditional materials. Pieces are constructed using sterling silver plate, wire, and copper and feature hand-carved finishing.

 

I have exhibited nationally and internationally, and the majority of my work is held in the United States of America and Canada.

Alex Nathan Featured Works

Earrings “Nihotaniwha (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Earrings “KaoKao (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Cufflinks “Untitled”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Earrings “KaoKao (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Earrings “KaoKao (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Brooch “Untitled”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Earrings “Untitled”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Earrings “Nihotaniwa” (var)

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Cuff Bracelet “KaoKao (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Cuff Bracelet “Kaperua” – Hand Carved

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Cuff Bracelet “KaoKao (var)”

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Brooch: Tahitian Collection 1/5

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Pendant: Tahitian Collection 3/5

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)

Necklace: Tahitian Collection 2/5

By Alex Nathan (Te Roroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Cretan)