Locked
Linda Blair, Marticjville Hoard, 2016, copper, enamel, sterling silver, 50x50x60. Photo: Linda Blair
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Map reference number: 34
26 August – 3 September
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm Sat 12–4pm Opening: Mon 28 August, 5–7pm
Artist/s: Linda Blair, Emily Copp, Elizabeth Mitchell, Fiona Meller, Margarita Sampson & Albert Tse
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Locked - an exhibition of contemporary jewellery and objects presented by resident artists of SquarePeg Studios, Sydney. Locked investigates ideas of the unseen and the forbidden, both in the political and personal realms and then translates these into created form.
What are the consequences of denying access to ourselves and to others? In answering these questions (and more!) the participating artists investigate their unique lines of inquiry.
Using precious and non-precious materials, the resultant works are as diverse as the respective makers who created them. Locked showcases varied fabrication processes including; casting, enameling, use of the found object, 3D printing and traditional metal working techniques. Locked is a collection of works and of ideas crafted from abstract visions crystallised. It is a sometimes serious sometimes playful exploration; an unlocking of the many interpretations of this fascinating theme.
What are the consequences of denying access to ourselves and to others? In answering these questions (and more!) the participating artists investigate their unique lines of inquiry.
Using precious and non-precious materials, the resultant works are as diverse as the respective makers who created them. Locked showcases varied fabrication processes including; casting, enameling, use of the found object, 3D printing and traditional metal working techniques. Locked is a collection of works and of ideas crafted from abstract visions crystallised. It is a sometimes serious sometimes playful exploration; an unlocking of the many interpretations of this fascinating theme.
a. Emily Copp, Code, 2017, variable. Photo: Emily Copp
About the Artist
Linda Blair studied Jewellery and Object design and Jewellery Manufacture at the Design Centre Enmore. Linda works with enamel and currently is creating pieces that replicate gems and gem set jewellery, replacing the stones with enamel. Many of these pieces are based on historic jewellery from the 16th to the 20th century. She is also interested in the addition of colour, line and texture to her work. Linda creates one off pieces, with no two pieces being the same.
Emily Copp completed her Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at the Design Centre Enmore (SIT) in 2014. In 2015 she undertook a Graduate Residency at Sydney’s SquarePeg Studios where she continues to base her practice which embodies both traditional techniques and new technologies. Emily has participated in group shows since 2012 and in 2015 was an Emerging Artist Finalist in Profile’15 the Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia’s biennial conference exhibition. She has been the recipient of two Independent Artist Grants: for her Art Month Sydney 2016 solo exhibition and also supporting a new project launching late 2017.
Brenda Factor is a maker of many things – ranging from contemporary jewellery and silicone multiples, to giant inflatable fig leaves. An enduring feature of her work is her love of colour, repetition and pattern. In 2011 Brenda set up SquarePeg Studios and achieved a long held dream to develop a supportive, creative and vibrant space for contemporary jewellers in Sydney. Brenda studied Jewellery and Object Design at the Design Centre, Enmore and then a Master of Fine Arts at COFA. She also has a BA in archaeology, a Graduate Diploma in Museum Studios and a Master of Letters in History.
Teya Lehne The creative world has always been a big part of my life and something that I have always been drawn to. My studies in art, textile and design have provided me with a foundation for my exploration. The fact that I love travelling and exploring various countries, melds beautifully with my desire for inspiration and motivation to design. I do this with the influence from architecture, art, colour, fabric and designs that I gather along the way. Patterns and textures, and the relationship they have when creating jewellery, are what really fascinate me.
Elizabeth Mitchell is a Deco loving, Jasper fossicking metalsmith from Sydney whos fledgling label ‘Metal by Mitch’ is peeking it’s head out into the local jewellery community. An interest in metal was piqued at a young age by her father Mitch Mitchell who hand crafted Wrought Iron gates and her journey officially began in 2011 when she joined the inaugural beginners class with SquarePeg Studios and consequentially stayed for many more. In 2013 she began her Trade Certificate and the cycle became full circle with tenancy at SquarePeg Studios in 2015.
Fiona Meller has worked as jeweller/sculptor for the past decade. She has qualifications in visual arts, object design and jewellery. She has exhibited her work at Sculpture by the Sea (2014) and other exhibitions in Australia. She has won awards for her sculpture and jewellery design. She is currently a fulltime resident at Square Peg Studios in Marrickville.
Margarita Sampson is a maker whose work is inspired by natural patterns of growth & decay. Most recently exhibiting in 2017 at SXSea Cottesloe & 19Karen Gallery, her work was included in the Wynne Prize 2013 & Blake Prize 2015. She was awarded the Waterhouse Prize (Object Section) in 2012, a Churchill Fellowship (Contemporary Jewellery) in 2010, & has been a finalist in twelve Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions. “I am interested in jewelry as embodying the ideas of extension, extrapolation, infection – an exploration of the organic structures both within the body and in relation to the ecosystems around us".
Albert Tse - I have always had a fascination in making things from a young age, so when I ended up in a short jewellery course and it spoke to me. I quit my job, moved to Florence, and studied at Alchimia contemporary jewellery school. There, I was taught both the traditional jewellery making techniques and also contemporary design. It was a mixture of both the old and the new, something that I have taken on board to develop my own style – a modern take on the traditional.
Linda Blair studied Jewellery and Object design and Jewellery Manufacture at the Design Centre Enmore. Linda works with enamel and currently is creating pieces that replicate gems and gem set jewellery, replacing the stones with enamel. Many of these pieces are based on historic jewellery from the 16th to the 20th century. She is also interested in the addition of colour, line and texture to her work. Linda creates one off pieces, with no two pieces being the same.
Emily Copp completed her Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at the Design Centre Enmore (SIT) in 2014. In 2015 she undertook a Graduate Residency at Sydney’s SquarePeg Studios where she continues to base her practice which embodies both traditional techniques and new technologies. Emily has participated in group shows since 2012 and in 2015 was an Emerging Artist Finalist in Profile’15 the Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia’s biennial conference exhibition. She has been the recipient of two Independent Artist Grants: for her Art Month Sydney 2016 solo exhibition and also supporting a new project launching late 2017.
Brenda Factor is a maker of many things – ranging from contemporary jewellery and silicone multiples, to giant inflatable fig leaves. An enduring feature of her work is her love of colour, repetition and pattern. In 2011 Brenda set up SquarePeg Studios and achieved a long held dream to develop a supportive, creative and vibrant space for contemporary jewellers in Sydney. Brenda studied Jewellery and Object Design at the Design Centre, Enmore and then a Master of Fine Arts at COFA. She also has a BA in archaeology, a Graduate Diploma in Museum Studios and a Master of Letters in History.
Teya Lehne The creative world has always been a big part of my life and something that I have always been drawn to. My studies in art, textile and design have provided me with a foundation for my exploration. The fact that I love travelling and exploring various countries, melds beautifully with my desire for inspiration and motivation to design. I do this with the influence from architecture, art, colour, fabric and designs that I gather along the way. Patterns and textures, and the relationship they have when creating jewellery, are what really fascinate me.
Elizabeth Mitchell is a Deco loving, Jasper fossicking metalsmith from Sydney whos fledgling label ‘Metal by Mitch’ is peeking it’s head out into the local jewellery community. An interest in metal was piqued at a young age by her father Mitch Mitchell who hand crafted Wrought Iron gates and her journey officially began in 2011 when she joined the inaugural beginners class with SquarePeg Studios and consequentially stayed for many more. In 2013 she began her Trade Certificate and the cycle became full circle with tenancy at SquarePeg Studios in 2015.
Fiona Meller has worked as jeweller/sculptor for the past decade. She has qualifications in visual arts, object design and jewellery. She has exhibited her work at Sculpture by the Sea (2014) and other exhibitions in Australia. She has won awards for her sculpture and jewellery design. She is currently a fulltime resident at Square Peg Studios in Marrickville.
Margarita Sampson is a maker whose work is inspired by natural patterns of growth & decay. Most recently exhibiting in 2017 at SXSea Cottesloe & 19Karen Gallery, her work was included in the Wynne Prize 2013 & Blake Prize 2015. She was awarded the Waterhouse Prize (Object Section) in 2012, a Churchill Fellowship (Contemporary Jewellery) in 2010, & has been a finalist in twelve Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions. “I am interested in jewelry as embodying the ideas of extension, extrapolation, infection – an exploration of the organic structures both within the body and in relation to the ecosystems around us".
Albert Tse - I have always had a fascination in making things from a young age, so when I ended up in a short jewellery course and it spoke to me. I quit my job, moved to Florence, and studied at Alchimia contemporary jewellery school. There, I was taught both the traditional jewellery making techniques and also contemporary design. It was a mixture of both the old and the new, something that I have taken on board to develop my own style – a modern take on the traditional.
