Orogeny


Kim Victoria Wearne

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Pieces of Eight

28 Russell Pl
Melbourne 3000

1 September - 11 October
Mon-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Opening Tue 1 September, 6-8pm

Through jewellery I am exploring the idea of the volcano: not as a destructive force, but rather as a romanticized metaphor for potential. The volcano is a beautiful and mysterious geographical mass that is eventually unable to contain its glittering and molten interior. It explodes and projects forth a resplendent shower of passionate, fiery beauty that overwhelms all in its path. The pieces themselves are hewn from individual chunks of wax - like landmarks emerging from the heart of the earth. A lava-flow of precious stones, layers of gold and intricate patterning encrusts the surface of each piece. Australian opals are featured - I see them as evocative of the volcano’s midst, with their luminous and blazingly intense core.

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Artist Kim Victoria Wearne

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Kim Victoria Wearne, Volcano Lover Ring, 2014, 18ct yellow gold, round brilliant cut diamond

Kim Victoria Wearne, Opal Reflection Ring, sterling silver, opal, tourmaline

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About the Artist

Designer Kim Victoria Wearne draws inspiration from the volcano: not as a destructive force, but rather as a romanticized metaphor for potential. The volcano is a beautiful and mysterious geographical mass that is eventually unable to contain its glittering and molten interior. It explodes and projects forth a resplendent shower of passionate, fiery beauty that overwhelms all in its path. The jewellery pieces are lost wax cast, reminiscent of landmasses that emerge from the heart of the earth. A lava-flow of precious stones and enigmatic opals nestle amongst Kim's signature rocky carvings and intricate engravings.