See, Swell
Megan Perkins Two finger ring, 2015, silver, lenses.
Image credit: Rémi Chauvin
Modern Times
311 Smith St
Fitzroy 3065
1-6 September
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm Opening Fri 4 September, 6-8pm
Saltwater: sweat. tears. or the sea.
- Isak Dinesen A new series of 10 contemporary jewellery works by Megan Perkins that explore submerged perspective. Artist Megan Perkins
Megan Perkins, 3 Periphery Bangles, 2012, aluminium, silver, ebony, Corian. Image credit: Sean Fennessy
Megan Perkins Two finger ring, 2015, silver, lenses.
Image credit: Rémi Chauvin About the Artist Megan Perkins works from her studio in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, nestled amongst the forest. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from UTAS and began making over ten years ago following a mentorship in vitreous enamel. Megan has been mentored by Anna Davern, undertaken masterclasses with Karl Fritsh and Lisa Walker and at Alchimia, Florence. Recently she took her work to JOYA, Barcelona. Grants and awards include Australia Council's JUMP, an Arts Tasmania Individuals Grant and the Dombrovskis Award. As a graphic designer with a master woodcraftsman father Megan’s jewellery has unconventional influences. Carpentry techniques merge with metalsmithing to create striking, graphic works. www.meganperkins.com |
