Humphrey Ikin
Humphrey John Ikin (born 7 May 1957) is a New Zealand furniture designer.[1]
Early life and family
Born in Lower Hutt on 7 May 1957, Ikin was educated at King's College in Auckland, before going on to study at Massey University from 1975 to 1977, and the University of Auckland in 1981.[2]
In 1979, Ikin married Philippa Anne Malden.[2]
Furniture design
Ikin's furniture is known for its design quality and Pacific minimalist look. In 1998, New York's I.D. Magazine listed him as one of the top 40 designers in the world and featured his piece Red Stave Chair alongside work by well-known designers Jasper Morrison (England), Philippe Starck (France), and Antonio Citterio.[citation needed] In 2001 he won the prestigious John Britten Design Award, presented annually by the Designers' Institute of New Zealand.[3] In 2003 he received an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award.[4]
Ikin's work is held in both public and private collections in New Zealand and throughout the world. He teaches part-time at Unitec New Zealand in Auckland where, in 2002 he was appointed Adjunct Professor of Furniture Design at the School of Design.[citation needed]
In 1997, he co-curated with Carin Wilson a major exhibition of furniture at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. Entitled Framed, the exhibition displayed the work of 23 studio furniture makers, ranging from young designers to experienced practitioners.[5]
References
- ^ "Extraordinary New Zealand Artists".
- ^ a b Taylor, Alister, ed. (1992). New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 1992. Auckland: New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa. p. 143.
- ^ "Best Awards / Black Pin". Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ^ "The Arts Foundation : Laureate Award". Archived from the original on 15 April 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ^ Ikin, Humphrey (1997). "Curators' Essays". Framed: A Studio Furniture Survey 1997. Lower Hutt, NZ: Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt: 3.
- Helen Schamroth, 100 New Zealand Craft Artists (Auckland: Godwit Press, 1998) ISBN 1869620305
Exhibitions
- 1987 - Solo Exhibition, Janne Land Gallery, Wellington
- 1990 - Solo Exhibition, Fisher Gallery, Auckland
- 1991 - Solo Exhibition, RKS ART, Auckland
- 1994 - Solo Exhibitions, RKS ART, Auckland
- 1994 - Room, Solo Exhibition, Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
- 1997 - Facing North, Solo Exhibition, City Gallery, Wellington and the Auckland Museum (1998)
List of works
- Works from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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- Briar Grace-Smith
- Elizabeth Knox
- Peter Peryer
- Gillian Whitehead
- Douglas Wright
- Phil Dadson
- Kate De Goldi
- Michael Parekōwhai
- Gaylene Preston
- Jenny Bornholdt
- Neil Dawson
- Michael Hurst
- Humphrey Ikin
- John Psathas
- Barry Barclay
- Jack Body
- Derek Lardelli
- John Pule
- Ann Robinson
- Alun Bollinger
- Alastair Galbraith
- Oscar Kightley
- John Reynolds
- Ian Wedde
- Michael Houstoun
- Sarah-Jayne Howard
- Colin McColl
- Moana Maniapoto
- Merilyn Wiseman
- Shane Cotton
- Ngila Dickson
- George Henare
- Lloyd Jones
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes
- Stuart Devenie
- Michael Parmenter
- Leon Narbey
- Gareth Farr
- John Parker
- Whirimako Black
- Fiona Pardington
- Emily Perkins
- Lemi Ponifasio
- Leanne Pooley
- Ruia Aperahama
- Tony de Lautour
- Rachel House
- Gregory O'Brien
- Fiona Samuel
- Laurence Aberhart
- Jane Campion
- Dean Parker
- Damien Wilkins
- Megan Wraight
- Cliff Curtis
- Lisa Reihana
- Geoff Cochrane
- Ross Harris
- Charles Koroneho
- Delaney Davidson
- Sara Brodie
- Wetini Mitai-Ngatai
- Daniel Belton
- Lisa Walker
- Eleanor Catton
- Lyell Cresswell
- Dylan Horrocks
- Peter Robinson
- Taika Waititi
- Niki Caro
- Jemaine Clement
- Ross McCormack
- Rob Ruha
- Robin White
- no awards granted
- Pietra Brettkelly
- Laurence Fearnley
- Solomon Mortimer
- Ruth Paul
- Louise Potiki Bryant
- Val Smith
- Coco Solid
- Kris Sowersby
- Yvonne Todd
- Sima Urale
- Tusiata Avia
- Shayne Carter
- FAFSWAG
- Ahilan Karunaharan
- Yuki Kihara
- Moss Te Ururangi Patterson
- Ariana Tikao
- Shane Bosher
- Harry Culy
- Brett Graham
- Florian Habicht
- Rangi Kipa
- Nina Nawalowalo
- Maisey Rika
- Vasanti Unka
- Peter Black
- Fiona Clark
- Giselle Clarkson
- Annie Goldson
- Bob Jahnke
- Sean MacDonald
- Ladi6
- Taiaroa Royal
- Filipe Tohi