Jennifer Duder
Jennifer Duder is a fine woodworker based in Auckland. She trained at the New Zealand Centre for Fine Woodworking, and the Brisbane School of Fine Woodworking.
Celebrating the quiet beauty of natural materials and the enduring value of craftsmanship, her practice reflects a deep appreciation for permanence, legacy, and the significance of the objects we choose to keep.
Her work is held in select galleries and private collections throughout New Zealand.
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Artworks by Jennifer Duder
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Keeper of Stories – Tawa/Chamaedorea
See Artwork »Tawa is a New Zealand native hardwood valued for its fine, even grain and understated beauty. The cast bronze finial is from the fruit of the Chamaedorea elegans palm.
Inspired by the belief that the objects we treasure deserve to be housed in something equally enduring and beautiful, each piece is uniquely handcrafted here in Auckland.
Through the interplay of reclaimed native timber, botanical forms, and cast bronze, each piece becomes a keeper of stories, honouring not only the material from which it is crafted, but also the memories and stories it is entrusted to hold.
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Keeper of Stories – Tawa/Harakeke
See Artwork »Tawa is a New Zealand native hardwood valued for its fine, even grain and understated beauty. The bronze finial is cast from a Harakeke (Phormium tenax) seed pod, a plant deeply connected to the cultural heritage of Aotearoa.
Inspired by the belief that the objects we treasure deserve to be housed in something equally enduring and beautiful, each piece is uniquely handcrafted here in Auckland.
Through the interplay of reclaimed native timber, botanical forms, and cast bronze, each piece becomes a keeper of stories, honouring not only the material from which it is crafted, but also the memories and stories it is entrusted to hold.
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Keeper of Stories – Rimu/Harakeke
See Artwork »Rimu is a majestic native known for its graceful, cascading foliage. The cast bronze finial is from the Harakeke (Phormium tenax) seed pod, a plant deeply connected to the cultural heritage of Aotearoa.
Inspired by the belief that the objects we treasure deserve to be housed in something equally enduring and beautiful, each piece is uniquely handcrafted here in Auckland.
Through the interplay of reclaimed native timber, botanical forms, and cast bronze, each piece becomes a keeper of stories, honouring not only the material from which it is crafted, but also the memories and stories it is entrusted to hold.
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Keeper of Stories – Rātā/Harakeke
See Artwork »Rātā is a New Zealand native hardwood valued for its rich colour, fine grain and density. The bronze finial is cast from a Harakeke (Phormium tenax) seed pod, a plant deeply connected to the cultural heritage of Aotearoa.
Inspired by the belief that the objects we treasure deserve to be housed in something equally enduring and beautiful, each piece is uniquely handcrafted here in Auckland.
Through the interplay of reclaimed native timber, botanical forms, and cast bronze, each piece becomes a keeper of stories, honouring not only the material from which it is crafted, but also the memories and stories it is entrusted to hold.