The Art of Nudo
As part of Rediscover Parnell - a one-night-only celebration where Parnell Village comes alive with art - we invite you to join us for a special in-store experience.
Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring evening at Orsini with cocktails, mocktails and canapés inspired by the rich colours of Nudo.
DATE & TIME
Thursday 12th March
5pm-7pm
LOCATION
Orsini Showroom
241 Parnell road, Auckland
The Art of Nudo
Design, Colour & Craftsmanship
At the heart of the evening, we celebrate Nudo by Pomellato - an icon of contemporary jewellery.
Born in 2001, Nudo redefined fine jewellery with its bold simplicity and vibrant personality. A collection without boundaries, Nudo celebrates self-expression through a radiant spectrum of coloured gemstones - each carefully chosen to evoke emotion, individuality and joy. It is the art of colour, captured in its purest form.
In conversation with this world of colour, we are proud to showcase the work of two local artists who inspire us with colour: Philip Stokes and our very own Frankie Meaden, who will be exhibiting live painting at 269 from 7pm as part of the wider Rediscover Parnell event. Frankie and the team from Black Door Gallery will be with us on the night to share insight into their artistic practices, exploring light, tone and composition, and the emotional resonance of colour within their work.
Together, jewellery and art create a visual exchange - a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and personal expression.
Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring evening with cocktails, mocktails and canapés inspired by the rich colours of Nudo.
At the heart of the evening, we celebrate Nudo by Pomellato - an icon of contemporary jewellery.
Frankie Meaden is a contemporary artist working primarily with fibre and mixed media to create large-scale, tactile works for public, commercial, and exhibition contexts.
Her practice is grounded in material exploration and process-led making, with a strong focus on how work behaves over time and within space. Known for transforming recycled rope and repurposed street banners into giant, tactile installations that celebrate colour, community, and sustainability - literally turning materials destined for landfill into vibrant public moments.
Created through a slow, deliberate process, this framed tapestry balances vibrant expression with thoughtful craft. Each stitch contributes to the work’s depth and material richness, making it a striking addition to both contemporary and classic interiors.
Black Door Gallery Artist
Philip Stokes is a leading contemporary glass artist, who creates a range of work from smaller vase pieces through to bold sculptural works. His confident handling of the glass medium and meticulous cold working results in flawless pieces that celebrate colour and form.
With a background in theatre Stokes finds that handling hot glass is surprisingly similar to the stage; spontaneity, improvisation and chance are all elements that he enjoys and exploits, both in the making and in the final piece. Stokes’ works are playful pieces excited by colour and inspired by the dance and rhythms of life; which are captured in the moment and remain in the glass forever.
Philip Stokes gained a Bachelor of Applied Arts with Honours at Monash University and was awarded the Pilchuck Partnership Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding student work. He exhibits his work in select galleries throughout New Zealand.
