behind the scenes

Our series delving into the finer points of the work our artists produce kicks off with Candy Clarke.

Jeweller David McLeod first made his name as a sculptor, with works displayed around the motu in Dunedin, Palmerston North and Te Papa Museum. Here's how it all began...

Styling our imaginary dream cabin in the mountains or beside a lake with New Zealand art.

Nature is at the heart of jeweller David Beamish's daily life and connecting with nature greatly inspires his work practice. Find out a little bit about David on our blog.

A handy reference guide to cutoff dates for Christmas deliveries.

Contemporary artist Joanne Barrett writes and paints full-time from her home studio in Hokianga, her work drawing from her relationship with te whenua o Aotearoa. Read her story

Hēmi Kelly's new book, Everyday Māori: Ia rā, ia rā is your daily companion for incorporating te reo Mãori into your life. 

Want some inspo on putting pieces together to make your beach house look amazing? 

Whether it's warming tones or the excitement of the Summer to come, here's what's hot for The Poi Room staff right now!

Take a peek into the Ōtautahi / Christchurch studio, where Jeremy Leeming crafts his minimalist pieces. "Jewellery that speaks softly, but with intention."

Mat creates carved and sculpted pieces inspired by nature, using reclaimed and up cycled materials. Discover the range of his work and find out more about Mat's motivation, in his...

An odyssey of adornment 03 - 10 April, 2025 | 17 Osborne Street, Newmarket The Poi Room proudly presents the largest, most showstopping collection of Dawn's work to date. Dawn...