Besides original mid-century Danish furniture Modern Times Pop – Up Shop has some beautiful finds from local designers. Here are my favourites:
image credits: Modern Times
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Jewellery
Robert Baines, Professor of Post Graduate Studies, Gold and Silversmithing, at RMIT is one of the leaders in contemporary jewellery. He has recently had a retrospective exhibition at Glen Eira City Council Gallery which includes his wirework sculptures and his well known take on historical jewellery where he blends contemporary elements with ancient techniques.
He also has a new body of work being showcased at Pieces of Eight. The exhibition runs till Nov 12, 2011. I was lucky enough to hear Baines talk about his ‘Frisches Fleisch – Fresh Meat‘ exhibition at Pieces of Eight. This exhibition comments on the endangerment of the original idea and plagiarism in contemporary jewellery. He visualizes this by using the Rothschild Red Giraffe, which is an endangered species.
image credits: image 1 & 2, image 3, image 4
One of my favourite Australian jewellers recently launched her website. Not only are the jewellery statement pieces to die for but the art direction is stunning too. Elke Kramer is an inspiration!
photo credits: Elke
Whilst on the topic of jewellery, here are some images of my own creations. Silversmithing is a hobby of mine which I am extremely passionate about. I have just built a little home studio (Yay!) and I am hoping to make a range soon. I love jewellery and can’t think of anything better than viewing some of my local favourites at e.g.etal, Gallery Funaki and Pieces of Eight.
The Italian word for jewellery translates to mean ‘joy’ and these pieces explain why! An exhibition is about to open at RMIT Gallery showcasing pieces from the Paduan jewellery school who have been at the forefront of contemporary jewellery since the 50s. I am really looking forward to this one!
photo credits: Images 1,3,4 Art Tattler and Image 2 Fashion Industry Network
