AmieRedpath

From her coastal studio overlooking the Pacific at Whangarei Heads, Amie Redpath crafts extraordinary stories in stone. Since 2014, she has developed a distinctive artistic voice that speaks to both her Māori heritage and our shared connection to the natural world. Redpath's masterful command of New Zealand's hardest stones - including andesite, argillite, and granite - reflects her journey from crafting intimate pieces to creating commanding sculptures. Her early works focused on functional art and jewellery, developing a deep understanding of these challenging materials through the creation of meticulously crafted vessels, mortars and pestles, and stone adornments. This foundation led to an exploration of organic forms, particularly in her celebrated series of female busts, sea sponges, and seaweed vesicles. More recently, Redpath has expanded her vision to medium and large-scale works, collaborating with her husband to create powerful representations of Pacific ancestors. These figures, mounted on traditional wooden pou, feature intricate engravings that weave together indigenous motifs, native wildlife, and traditional tools - creating a rich tapestry of Pacific cultural heritage. Amie’s connection to the environment runs deep, influenced by years spent as a wilderness guide and sailing. This intimate relationship with nature infuses her work with authenticity and purpose. "Life began with a single cell," she reflects, "leading to an explosion of life on Earth. We are part of Earth. Our ancestors knew this deep within their beings. We are the air, the sea, the land, the plants, the animals." Her exceptional craftsmanship has earned international recognition, with pieces held in private collections throughout New Zealand and abroad. A successful debut at Sculpture on the Shore in Devonport, Auckland, marked the beginning of her public arts journey. Redpath's vision extends beyond gallery spaces to creating enduring public sculptures that will inspire future generations and enrich New Zealand's cultural landscape. Each piece in her collection invites viewers to reflect on our relationship with the natural world and our shared responsibility to preserve biodiversity and ecological balance. Through her work, Redpath continues to explore the profound interconnection between people, place, and the environment that sustains us all.