JMGA: Review. React. Respond

This exhibition highlights the innovative approaches of contemporary jewellers and metal-smiths who transform raw materials in response to the world around them.From delicate jewellery to striking metal objects, the exhibition captures the essence of their craft, offering a profound exploration of beauty, identity, and craftsmanship.

Gaffa Gallery

11.10.2024
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21.10.2024

Review. React. Respond: The Jewellers and Metal-smiths Exhibition.

Exhibition Statement:

Review.React.Respond. is an exhibition of works by members of The Jewellers and Metal-smiths Group of Australia NSW.

This exhibition highlights the innovative approaches of contemporary jewellers and metal-smiths who transform raw materials in response to the world around them.From delicate jewellery to striking metal objects, the exhibition captures the essence of their craft, offering a profound exploration of beauty, identity, and craftsmanship.

Opening Day: Saturday, 12th October

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Guest Performance by Declan Kelly

Dianne Beevers, PIN wheel 2, 2024, Polypropylene, ss stud, 100 x 80 mm

Susannah Boothroyd, Beyond the Paper Trail 1, 2024, Polystyrene biro casings, cotton, acrylic paint, 300 x 300 mm

Jacki Stone, Within Without 1, Sterling silver, 18ct gold, knickel silver, Main  piece: 45 x 45 x 6mm Inset brooch: 8 x 8 x 3.5mm

Passianova, Trajectory 1, 2022, 925 silver, stainless steel  wire, amber (Dominican Republic),  130 x 25 x 25 mm  

Melinda Young, Spectres, 2024, Driftwood, 925 silver, handspun cord, 100 x 80 x 30 mm each

Organisation Statement:

The Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia, NSW (JMGA-NSW Inc.) is a membership based organisation, representing jewellery and object practitioners throughout New South Wales. As a volunteer non-profit organisation we provide a forum to promote, support and develop the field of contemporary jewellery.

JMGA-NSW is part of a loose affiliation of state jewellery and metal-smiths groups (JMGV, JMGQ, JMGA WA, etc) collectively known as JMGA. JMGA is the national forum for the biennial conferences.

The primary aims of the organisation are to:

  • promote the crafts of jewellery and metal-smithing in Australia;
  • act as a vehicle by which jewellers and metal-smiths can communicate with each other, and those interested in this area;
  • support the advancement of craft in Australia;
  • maintain an exchange of information with similar groups in Australia and overseas;
  • publish newsletters and/or magazines which will be of benefit and promote members and membership;
  • generate funds, for the advancement of the crafts of jewellery and metal-smithing in Australia;
  • become a lobbying force in such areas as legislation affecting jewellers and metal-smiths and exhibitions;
  • consolidate the craft of jewellery and metalwork in Australia as an art form.

October 11, 2024

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