Eight artists not to miss at Nishi Gallery’s One Day Jewellery Shop
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Are you are a lover of unique jewellery?
On Saturday 29 September, Nishi Gallery is holding a One Day Jewellery Shop featuring handmade jewellery from talented designers and artists across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The fantastic news is, it’s all up for grabs.
The one-day event is all part of Nishi Gallery’s current exhibition titled Greybilly, which showcases photographs by Abigail Varney (Melbourne) and conceptual jewellery by Nina Baker (Sydney).
Below is a sneak peek at some of our favourite pieces and the artists who will be selling their wares on the day. There will also be an artist talk from 2-2.45 pm and you can book your free spot here.
Sunshine earrings by Ada Hodgson (Melbourne)
Ada Hodgson’s signature pieces recreate the fractal beauty of the natural and imaginary world. Working with gold, silver, enamel and precious Australian stones, Ada creates bespoke jewellery that is both classic and contemporary.
Ada oversees every stage of the creative process from her studio in Collingwood, Melbourne. She is committed to sourcing local, sustainable and ethical materials; using recycled metals where possible and Australian mined and cut gemstones.
$260 | Hand enamelled double-drop earrings with sterling silver studs | Represented by KIN Gallery | adahodgson.com
Rainbow Swingers by Sarah Murphy (Canberra)
“Rhythm, repetition and movement are the fundamental driving forces behind my work,” says Sarah Murphy. Sarah is a Canberra-based artist who practices at M16 Artspace and is an ANU graduate. Her use of colour, movement and shape form part of an ongoing investigation into the relationship between wearer, viewer and jewellery itself.
$160 | Hand fabricated titanium swing earrings heat-treated with gold and rainbow details | Represented by KIN Gallery | sarahmurphy.net.au
Copper tumblers by STUDIOKYSS (Sydney)
Kenny (Yong-soo) Son of STUDIOKYSS is an object designer and maker interested in the meaning and value of our everyday environment. Both decorative and functional, Kenny’s works transcend the boundaries between craft and design. Kenny’s STUDIOKYSS is based in Sydney.
$150 | Hand fabricated copper tumblers with tin plate, set of 2, 200ml capacity| Represented by KIN Gallery | studiokyss.com
Splits by Susan McGinness (Canberra)
Susan is a product designer, metalsmith, jeweller and entrepreneur. Her Canberra-based studio offers custom designs and remakes, as well as its own pieces; all of which are one-of-a-kind. Susan’s works are playful, striking and purposefully imperfect. The sculptural form of her Split stud earrings (pictured) create a subtle, mesmerizing shadow against the ear.
$85 | Hand fabricated sterling silver stud earrings with cold enamel colours | Represented by KIN Gallery | susanmcginnessjewellery.com
Patterns by Zoe Grigoris (Adelaide)
Zoe Grigoris pairs precious metals with delicate designs and bursts of colour. An emerging contemporary jeweller with a focus in object-based practice, Zoe builds naive mark-making into intricate patterns. She also employs traditional metalsmithing techniques such as repousse, chasing with polished metal and oxidation into her practice.
$85 | Hand fabricated and stamped sterling silver studs, oxidised and cold enamelled | Represented by KIN Gallery | zoegrigoris.com
Rings and earrings by Nina Baker (Sydney)
Nina will present works from her Mystic Capers collection at the pop-up. This series is inspired by her trips to museums, where she examined neolithic stone carving, medieval gold rings and broken ceramic fragments.
The designs reflect an intuitive, subconscious process. Silver, gold, Australian sapphires and Australian opals feature throughout.
$280 – $480 | Silver with Australian sapphires, one-off handmade with lost wax casting | ninabaker.com.au
Cardboard earrings by Jeff McCann (Sydney)
Cardigan Threads by Jeff McCann (above and feature image), is a range of wearables made from repurposed cardboard with vibrant hand-painted detail. Jeff is an artist, educator and artistic director working between the visual and performing arts.
He is influenced by avant-garde fashion, surface design and tapestries. Jeff transforms what is considered rubbish into new works that cross a multitude of disciplines from theatrical fashion to accessories, functional products, art and sculpture.
Painted flat cardboard range: $50-$100 | Chunky fruit earrings: $180-$250 | jeffmccann.com.au/jewellery-accessories
Earrings by Jenny Du (Sydney)
Jenny Du is a Sydney-based jewellery and object artist who works with discarded materials. Her Flip and Fold series is made from Colorbond steel offcuts collected from a manufacturing company in Western Sydney. Each piece is punched out from a larger sheet of steel used to make shed and doors for homes and businesses.
Her Street Funk series is made from pieces of street sweeper bristle steel collected from around Jenny’s studio in Sydney’s CBD. The steel is cleaned, polished and shaped into various sized links held together with tension; making each pair of earrings customisable.
$80, Flip & Fold earrings, Colorbond steel, stainless steel | $70, Street Funk, Street sweeper bristle, stainless steel | instagram.com/jen.moo
the essentials
What: One Day Jewellery Shop at Nishi Gallery
When: Saturday 29 September. Market from 10 am – 3 pm, Artist Talk from 2 pm -2.45 pm. Book your free spot for the artist talk via Eventbrite. Entry to the market is free.
Where: Nishi Gallery, 17 Kendall Lane, Canberra
More information: Via Eventbrite
Feature image: Cardigan Threads by Jeff McCann
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