Wallace Sutherland
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1946, Wallace graduated from the University of Canterbury (Geology and Geography) and University of Auckland (Geology and Art History).
On returning to Auckland after a period of extensive travel in Europe and Africa he trained in creative metal-work at the Lapis Lazuli School of Silversmithing with Daniel Clasby (1975 – 78) and at Artworks Foundry with David Reid (1982 – 85), becoming well known as a sculptor working in bronze, a medallist, a silversmith and a jeweller.
He has exhibited widely within and outside New Zealand, and is represented in major collections in Auckland, London, The Hague and Milan.
From 2024
Puriri has the scientific name Vitex Lucens. It grows to be a large tree particularly in Auckland, Coromandel and the North. The ring features two flowers, a berry, an empty cup and stalks set in relief against a leaf. The Puriri tree flowers and fruits all year-round attracting Kereru and Tui.
I first exhibited my native flower rings in 1976 in Fingers. The first ones were engraved flat (I think Ruth has one). Four of the original rings are in the collection of the Auckland Museum. The native flower ring designs are the result of considerable research; sometimes observing and working directly from plant specimens.
Ring PURIRI NATIVE FLOWER 2024 - 9ct yellow gold (21mm diameter) $800
From 2022
Ring, Karo, stg silver $500
Ring, Haekaro, stg silver $500
Ring, NZ Bush Orchid (Dendrobium Cunninghamii), stg silver $500
 'The Barracuda and the Blue Cod'. Stg silver cuttlefish casting, 10cm x 4.6cm $600
'Hatchet Fish Brooch'. Stg silver cuttlefish casting , 5cm x 4cm $500
 Reverse of above
 'Abstract Brooch'. Chased and repoussed copper and stg silver, 6cm x 4.5cm $600
Earlier Works
Coromandel Agate Brooch Stg silver, ceramic shard, agate
Rata Tree Brooch Stg silver, red gold
Tree Brooch Stg silver
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