A person smiling and laughing, wearing a green baseball cap, glasses, a plaid shirt, and layered necklaces, sitting with hands clasped in front of them.

Hello there, I am Jade, the founder of Studio 1DAM, which stands for

"1 Delightful Art Maker."

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I chose this name because my works are delightful , not by the use of colour, but by the use of organic shape. The human eye questions the shape yet becomes curious, provoking the desire to touch my art.

Which I definitely promote!

I'd like to say that I'm bringing fine arts and the organic essence of Queenstown's make up together into tactile metal work.

28 years

Of art creation, study and experimenting

2 awards

Awarded for being an young emerging artist for 2 years in a row. Before Jade took a big break on her art career.

5 countries

Commissioned and exhibited around the world in over 5 different countries. 

Close-up of ocean water with gentle waves on a calm day, blue-green water under a clear sky.
A close-up of a wilted and dried leaf with multiple twists and folds, against a plain light background.

My Inspiration

1 DAM elevates the Japanese philosophy around Wabi sabi by moulding our observations and interactions with organic matter to create an experience that roots us back to natures gifts of beaty in its irregular yet perfect forms.

Close-up of swirling black, white, and beige paint creating abstract patterns and textures.
A close-up view of a gray rock with many holes and irregular edges.

Awards

Queenstown Art Centre Awards Night 

2015  Young Emerging Artist Award  (under 25) Awarded by the Queenstown Art Society

2016  Young Emerging Artist Award  (under 25) Awarded by the Queenstown Art Society

Project History

Experience

Product Design/ Event Management/ Welding/ Brush Art/ Sculpture/ Synaesthesia Design/ Acoustics/ Light theory/ Colour Theory/ Art Instilations/ Choreography for Performance Art

Owl 2007 - Charity Mural in Bintan, Indonesia.

Robo Girl 2010 - ft. Maddie Skegs (Photography)

Dream Spirit 2011- ft. Camille Anne Dawson  (Photography)

Dysphoria 2012 - ft. Andrea Calvetti and Brooklyn Middleton (Photography)

Koru 2011 - (Mural) 

Winter Tale Exhibition 2024 - with Queenstown Art Society (Event/Exhibition support)

Orchid Lamp 2024 - Wanaka Tennis Club Auction 

Lost in Hue Exhibition 2024 October - with Queenstown Art Society (Event/Exhibition coordination)

What its all for.

The joys we find often stem from the sensory impressions of our environment—moments that strike a chord deep inside, leaving lasting memories. Across many cultures, fully immersing ourselves in an experience, with a person or an activity, anchors us and opens our hearts to the beauty of the now. This is the essence of being present—the true gift of the "present." I create to tantalise the mind and invite viewers and wearers to get lost in my work for a moment to observe. Edit Page Edit Site Footer

Close-up of a hand with tattoos, including a wolf or tiger face on the back of the hand and raindrop-like symbols on the fingers, resting on a wooden surface with a silver skull ring nearby.