01 – 02 April 2023
Wearable Art Competition
WEARABLE ART EVENT
Hokitika Regent Theatre
Saturday 01st April 2023 // 6:30 – 10pm
WORKSHOPS
For 1-on-1 or group workshops
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THE LONG LUNCH
Gatherer
Sunday 02 April 2023 // 12 – 4pm
J2F EXHIBITION
Winner in Windows
Sunday 02rd April 2023
JUNK2FUNK 2022
What will you create?
With six sections to inspire your creativity and a total Prize Pool of $4500
… what will you create?
A CHILD’S DREAMSCAPE
UNDER 12YRS
1st PRIZE $250
AHUATANGA HOAHOA
1st PRIZE $500
BIOLUMINESCENCE
1st PRIZE $500
WILD WILD WEST
1st PRIZE $500
FUTURESCAPE FASHION
1st PRIZE $500
Supreme Award Winner
1st PRIZE $1000
PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD
1st PRIZE $500
OPEN YOUR MIND
1st PRIZE $500
with gratitude we welcome our amazing 2023 judging panel
Junk2Funk Judges
Miranda Brown
NZ artist, storyteller and regenerative designer
Miranda has a history rich in design from textiles, fashion, wearable art and film to interiors and exterior art installations.
Miranda is deeply inspired by nature and our co-creative relationship with life.
Fayne Robinson
Carver, Artist, Sculptor, Tattoo Artist
Fayne was born and raised in Hokitika and his iwi are Kāti Māmoe, Kai Tahu, Ngāti Apa Ki Te Rā Tō and Ngāti Porou. Fayne has contributed to carving in eight wharenui in the North and South Island as well as exhibiting his art in galleries and museums throughout the country.
Fayne has been trained in ancient traditional wananga – Maori values, beliefs and laws. In more recent years he has developed his own contemporary style he works with a range of mediums and is honoured for his abilities as a carver with “Te Toki Pounamu” and his talented skills are an important treasure, like pounamu.
Sam Evans
Prop Designer, Photogrpaher and DJ
With over 25 years in creative industries Sam is experienced in Costume, Production & Art Direction in the Film & TV Industry, As well as being involved in the music scene as a Dj and radio host Sam is also an award winning Photographer.
A lover of mindfulness, culture, deep grooves, nature, surfing and the ocean, Sam is a true Scorpio with the creative element of water flowing throughout his work. Born in Twizel, the heart of the High Country, Sam is of Ngāti Kahu, Ngā Puhi and Te Aupōuri descent. His appreciation of nature and exploration was no farther than his doorstep. From mountain tops, lakes, rivers to the open spaces of barren tusk lands, this paradise was inspiration right from from the beginning. Sam has a honed eye for creative brilliance in many a medium and is looking forward to being a part of our judging panel this year.
Kevin Dufty
Film & TV Make Up Designer
Hailing from Springfield with a body of creative work in Film & TV and Design & Build continents apart, Keven has a fine honed skill in repurposing products and up’cycling in many a creative medium and field.
with a passion for looking after our planet, the impact of recycling and history of modelling wearable art…
MC – Jo Holley
A prominent events professional, Jo manages high profile corporate events, roadshows, festivals and campaigns for leading organisations in both national and international markets.
Thriving under pressure, she has the capability to simultaneously coordinate multiple activities at one time, be it front of stage or behind the scenes, anticipate and problem solve on the spot and adapt to any changes to seamlessly deliver “on the fly”.
Jo handles situations professionally but with an easy-going nature and is always up for a laugh, especially at herself. People warm quickly and easily to her vibrant personality and genuine character and she loves to be social and meet everyone.
need inspiration?
Creative Workshops
Feel like you need some help? Wether it be with inspiration, concept or construction we are here to help. Book a spot at one of our workshops, bring along your recyclables and a passion to create and we’ll help you bring your ideas to life.
J2F HQ
197 Revell Street
Hokitika, 7810, West Coast
hello@j2f.co
workshops
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