​Courtney Jackson, Frost Blossoms pins, 2018, various 85 x 16 x 13mm, Sterling silver, 24ct Yellow Gold Plate, 18ct Yellow Gold and found plastic. Photo: Courtney Jackson

Evening Mirror 

Courtney Jackson
Antonia Field 

7– 15 September 

Window Space Viewable 24/7
Self Preservation hours
Mon– Fri 7.30am– late 
Sat– Sun 8am– late 

at 

Self Preservation 

70 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000 

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Antonia Field, Conscious Collections Neckpiece, 2017, sterling silver, approx 52cm length. Photo: Andre Castellucci

Evening Mirror is a portal into strange lands, where skeletal post apocalyptic structures and artificial underwater formations coexist and bloom in alien landscapes. 

South Australian based artists Antonia Field and Courtney Jackson seek to reflect an alternative miniature universe in their immersive window display, through a series of jewellery and objects.

@courtneyjacksonjewellery   @antoniafield.jewellery   @selfpreservationmelbourne

Courtney Jackson, Winter Ash pin, 2018, oxidized sterling silver and found plastic, Dimensions are changeable (articulated pin) approx 75 x 52 x 31mm. Photo: Courtney Jackson

(ABOUT THE ARTISTS)
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Courtney Jackson is an emerging contemporary jeweller based in South Australia. Upon completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Gold and Silversmithing) at RMIT in 2012, Courtney was accepted into the JamFactory (Adelaide) as in associate in the Metal Design Studio. In 2015, Courtney was awarded an ArtStart grant and remained at JamFactory as a private tenant, building a limited edition, commission and exhibition based small object and jewellery practice. Most recent work includes limited edition collections created to celebrate major exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia (Cartier, 2018) and the Art Gallery of South Australia (Colours of Impressionism, 2018.)

Antonia Field is an emerging contemporary jeweller based in Adelaide, South Australia. Originally from Melbourne, Antonia completed an Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology (jewellery) at Melbourne Polytechnic Tafe. This was followed by a residency in the project space at NorthCity4 workshop. In 2016 Antonia was accepted into the two year Associate Training program in the Jewellery and Metal Studio at JamFactory Adelaide. Antonia’s work draws inspiration from the natural world, her jewellery and objects an interpretation of ocean life washed up on the shore. Antonia utilizes a range of materials, processes and industrial applications to create organic, flowing silhouettes.