Rava Willis designs and makes braised copper and sealed patina necklaces, earrings, broaches and other jewellery.
"I began braising copper after being inspired by nature and by my mother-in-law, an established copper artist. With lots of practice, I settled on a my own style.
All my pieces are unique and individually designed and made by myself, sometimes with designs by my teenage daughter, Maia.
Every piece is slightly different as I make them all by hand, using hypoallergenic stainless steel jewellery findings and waxed cotton twine.
I make my jewellery in the evenings and on my days off. I moved to the Bay Of Islands in 2001 where I work as a dental assistant."
Rava will be exhibiting at Little Black Gallery during KOAST as part of Rhythm of the North, an exhibition designed to celebrate KOAST - Tai Tokerau Art Trail and our Northland artists.
