TheSeeHere is an artist-led group founded in 2010 by graduates and tutors of the Whitireia Contemporary Jewellery degree course. Over time, the group has evolved to include a diverse range of practices. For their Nelson Jewellery Week project, the challenge was to create a cohesive collection that would reflect the varied skills and ideas within the group. Inspiration came from the Schmuck (Munich) exhibition, where artists from Sofia Björkman’s Platina Gallery transformed a dismantled piano into wearable art.

For their own project, the group chose an old clock purchased from Trade Me. Like the piano, the clock offered both wood and metal for exploration. The “demolition party” was a hit, with the dramatic uncoiling of metal springs generating excitement. Nearly every component was claimed by members, who are now transforming them. Some into wearable pieces, some drawing inspiration from the clock or the theme of time itself, choosing not to work with the actual clock pieces but instead using them as a creative springboard.

The result promises a unique fusion of practices, highlighting the collaborative spirit and innovation of TheSeeHere’s members.