Window Gallery
Wish Neckpiece 2006-2007
Maker: Mia Straka
Materials: silver, bone
Courtesy of the artist
Grow Series Brooches 2006-2007
Maker: Mia Straka
Materials: oxidised silver, 9 carat gold
Courtesy of the artist
Grow Series Brooches 2006-2007
Maker: Mia Straka
Materials: oxidised silver, paint, 18 carat gold, 9 carat pin
Courtesyof the artist
Full Of My Self Brooches 2006-2007
Maker: Mia Straka
Materials: oxidised silver
Courtesy of the artist
Mind's I
14 April 2007 - 17 May 2007
A window installation for Objectspace, Mind's I is a tripartite narrative of exploration and discovery. The three series of work present in Mind's I reflect upon various times in the artist's life and act as mementos of hope, knowledge and growth.
Mia Straka is an Auckland based jeweler. Since emerging from the Unitec School of Design BDes jewellery programme in 2001, Mia has established herself as a talented maker. Straka's highly nuanced works navigate various personal currents closely aligned to her practice.