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We have raised $10,417 all together!!!
We want to thank everyone who gave us support!
You can see the figures from this page.
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Hope you can come to the auction tonight.
Manchester press cafe
from 6pm
Rankins Lane Melbourne

But if you cannot, you can still donate money to Redcross online.
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I admire traditional art and craft works. I became inspired for this series of works from a traditional Japanese craft technique called sashiko. Sashiko is embroidery that, especially throughout the Edo period, farming women used to patch their clothes at a time when a piece of cloth was considered extremely valuable. I love the attractive, yet delicate look in their simplicity.
I use a 20 tonne power hydraulic press to form the metal. The metal thickness used is about 0.6 millimetres. Therefore each piece is very light and comfortable to wear, and also durable.

Toshiko Fujiyama has been a wood carving artist for over 30 years, based in Miyagi, Japan.
She specialises in designing and producing decorative patterns on wooden furniture.
She uses "off cut" wood pieces to make small, intricate pieces for jewellery.
The wood used in these pieces is called "hounoki" - a native Japanese magnolia tree.

Colourfull Exquisite Cross Sterling silver, 18ct gold, 22ct gold, Citrine

Simon is an established, highly regarded goldsmith who specialises in the creation of unique items of jewellery and other precious objects. Many of his most valuable and unusual pieces have been commissioned by connoisseurs and are held in notable private collections.
Born in New Zealand, Monsalvant artist. In 1981 he worked with Hendrick Forster to create the official wedding gift from the Commonwealth of Australia to the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Ring - Sterling Silver, Rose gold plated, Turquoise Earrings - Sterling silver, Rose gold plated

Nina Oikawa completed a Bachelor of Applied Art (Hons) in Metal & Jewellery, Monash University, 2004 followed by a Master of Fine Art, (Gold & Silversmithing), RMIT University, 2005. She went on to complete a Doctorate of Fine Art, RMIT, 2010. Nina also has a Diploma in Gemmology, Gemmological Association of Australia, 2008. She has had three solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney and received the Marzee Prize, as part of the Marzee International Graduate Exhibition, The Netherlands, 2006. Nina was selected to participate in Talente, Munich, during the same year.

Rose petal sterling silver fabricated with a tourmaline cab

Marion Marshall designs extraordinary jewellery celebrating and commemorating life.
Marion Marshall Studios in North Fitzroy has 35 years of committed service.

www.marionmarshall.com.au

Double blossom hook ear rings oxidised sterling silver

Lisa Crawford Jones completed an Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology (gold and silver smithing) in 2009 at NMIT after working for more than a decade in media and communications across Australia.
Now based in Melbourne and having found the perfect medium for expression, Lisaﾕs work celebrates the cycles of life using traditional gold and silversmithing techniques and modern casting technology.
Lisa is drawn to the richness of patterns and texture and is fascinated by ancient earth myths and traditions man uses to give meaning to life.
Precious and semi-precious gemstones and decorative techniques such as granulation are used to reflect themes common to all human experience.
These ear rings were made using granulation and casting. The ends are threaded and will screw off to allow the hook through pierced ears.
Lisa's work is available at e.g.etal in Melbourne.

www.lisacrawfordjones.com

Blossom Brooch Sterling silver oxdised, Stainless steel, Fresh water pearl

Rather than attempt to copy or replicate nature, Mana Kawasaki's pieces are meditations of elements found in the nature world. Not nature at large but not only the small pieces that drop and fall to the ground.
Those with transient, fragile qualities such as blossom, seed pod and water.

Mana Kawasaki is a Melbourne based jeweller, who trained at Hiko Mizuno jewellery school in Tokyo, Japan.

www.mana-k.com

General Assembly brooch Aluminium, Glass, Stainless steel

Sharing passion for making and a commitment to contemporary jewellery practice, Phoebe Porter and Blanche Tilden founded Studio Hacienda in 2005.
Their first collaborative project, GENERAL ASSEMBLY, invited the public to select from pre-fabricated parts to creat their own souvenir brooch - so far over 250 people have participated in this project, which received a Victorian Premier's Design Mark in 2008.

"GENERAL ASSEMBLY exemplifies Potrer and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous conversation though the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates, Courtesy Powerhouse Museum, 2007

Earrings Sterling silver

Katrina Weber is an artist based in Adelaide and represented by e.g.etal.
Weber enjoys turning simple, playful shapes into enduring connection and patterns of reflecting light, gentle movement and soft, bright sounds.

e.g.etal was established in 1998 to represent and support Australia's thriving jewellery design movement. The gallery soon became renowned for passionate commitment to promoting contemporary jewellery.

Robinia Pseudoacacia victoriana series (Brooch) 9ct yellow gold, Acid etched sterling silver

Sarah Ross opened Studio Ingot in Fitzroy. Studio Ingot has been recognised at the forefront of supporting Australia's contemporary jewellers.

She exhibited around Australia and overseas.

'Between a rock and a hard place' Porcelain, Sterling silver, Ruby, White sapphire, Fine gold

Nina studied Product Design at NMIT before continuing on to graduate from RMIT - Gold and Silversmithing in 2003. Nina helped establish the Pieces of Eight workshop, North Fitzroy, in 2005 and continues to work from there designing and making her jewellery collections.

Mesh-set rings Sterling silver, photo etched brass, brass cheneir

Brendan Adair-Smith was born in Adelaide. Studied Jewellery Design at University of South Australia before working as a Design Associate at Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design.
Currently resides in Melbourne where he continues to produce work for exhibition and commission.

Coral Earrings Sterling silver, red coral

Arni and Line Paras are Melbourne based jewellers with varied range of experience in the trade, and as designers.
Both helplessly stuck in the 1970's they take their cues from Scandinavian aesthetics and create designs for today.

Tree of Life Neckpiece Bright silver, mother of pearl, silk thread, Computer engraving

Belinda Newick is a jeweller and metal smith, whose work explores cultural hydridity, diversity and place. The artist said "Tree of life series is a body of work that exploring the complex network of breast ducts and lobules. I have been drawn to three dimensional medical images of the lactiferous ducts within the complex structure of the upper body. Abstracting these images to create textures on the metal surface, brings to the outside the beauty and intricacy of the inner workings."

Folded Flower necklace Sterling silver, Fresh water pearl

Katheryn Leopoldseder is an internationally recognised contemporary jeweller and artist. She produce limited-edition handmade jewellery pieces as well as large scale objects d'art. In both form, her work reflects on the sacredness of life and the multiple connections between the human body and the natural world.

"Frangments" Necklace - Daisy Story Sterling silver

Exhibits and makes contemporary jewellery in Melbourne's CBD.
Lectures in Jewellery and Metalsmithing at Box Hill TAFE.

"Fragments" - originated as a result of walking the Great South West Walk in Victoria - a 250km work through the wilderness collecting fragments of the landscape.

Untitled Sterling silver, Silk, Carnelian, Fresh water pearls, Black agate

Mary Odorcic was born in Melbourne and currently residing in Sydney. Mary graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Gold and Silversmithing. Mary trading under her own name has been operating for over 10 years creating individual and contemporary pieces.

www.maryodorcic.com

Untitled Sterling silver, 24ct gold detail

Melbourne based Canadian Jeweller.
BFA - Monash University Metals and Jewellery
BA - Specialization Visual Arts, University of Western Ontario

'Relic' - earrings and Rough diamond landscape pendant Chiseled mild steel, sterling silver oxidised, gold enamel paint and green rough diamond.

Sarah is a Melbourne based jeweller represented by studios and galleries across Australia. Sarah uses traditional chisel inlay techniques in her work with mild steel, gold, silver and rough uncut diamonds. Sarah is intrigued by the inherent beauty, the individual nature and the color and form of rough diamonds. What is considered undesirable to some is treasured by others.

Bamboo Necklace Sterling silver, Amber

The Artist said " I was pyrophobic for most of my life until 7 years ago when I first studied metalsmithing. I was forced to conquer it and when I did, fire has been my best friend ever since. To me, metal is my language; it is the language that I use to interact with the wearer's body. The conversation that i have with the piece of metal is the one that share with you. Once worn, the piece becomes an autonomous individual and the conversation renewed. When this happens, I smile and move on to a new piece of metal, and start a new conversation."
Aimee is a final year student in Monash majoring in Metal and Jewellery.

Hide and Seek Brooch Oxidized Copper, Acrylic, Sterling Silver

Misako Sakai is a Japanese jeweller now lives and works in Melbourne.
In Japan, Misako was a colour and trim designer in car industry before discovering and studying jewellery making in Australia.

Flower motif pendant Sterling silver, Chalcedony, Green stone, Serpentine, Aventurine

Motoko Okada was born in Japan and now lives and works in Melbourne.
Studied Product design at NMIT. She was awarded Kaiserman prize for students in 2007.

It is a fundraiser, so we are trying to think of all the ways to free the moths from your wallet. We are selling raffle tickets at $10 each. There are two major raffles one for Yuri Fujiyama's handcut bangle, the other for Mana Kawasaki's pearl and silver necklace. These two works are on display at Studio Ingot, and you can buy your raffle tickets there too.

Studio Ingot
Shop 2, 234 Brunswick St
Fitzroy

www.studioingot.com.au

Yuri Fujiyama Silver Bangle Sterling Silver

Mana Kawasaki Floral Necklace Sterling Silver, Fresh water pearl, Acrylic

Fresh water pearls are donated by Hikari Pearls and Jewellery
www.hikari.net.au

Devotion will accept absentee bids. So if you cannot make the auction you can still bid by sending us an email by midday Saturday 28 May. Tell us which beautiful piece or pieces you wish to bid on and what the maximum bid you are prepared to offer. We will then pass on your bid to the auctioneer and contact you if your bid is successful. Easy!

Remember this is an auction to assist the Red Cross in their work helping those in Japan affected buy the earthquake and tsunami disasters, so be generous!

email; manaandyuri@gmail.com

On the Auction night, we will have Daryl Fitzgerrald's work on the display at Manchester Press.

Daryl Fitzgerald interest in spray painting interest began with an interesting mix of stencils. It was during his architectural studies in London where he was exposed to a wide range of cultural iconography that he was increasingly drawn to Hokusai's prints with their similarities between spraypainting, and woodblock prints.

After starting a little venture in Melbourne, Daryl has created a series of installations that relate to the use of redundant materials, the expression of potential, and their absorption of the past.

After the disasters that have struck Japan he is auctioning two of them to raise money for the Red Cross Disaster Appeal. The installations were based on two of Hokusai's prints from 36 Views of Fuji, with a reference to traditional Japanese literature. 

Currently the auction has been happening at an art stall he has at Rose Street Market in Fitzroy.

Rabbit tin alloy

Unlike others, Kopo’s core idea of design isn't about blindly following the mainstream but to honestly transfer idea to product.   However, in such a competitive market, questioning how to win the heart of consumers over big brand product gives us a good impression of the plight of designers.

Kopo's background includes advertising, design and craft making. He spent years experimenting with his own methods which have resulted in a unique collection of work filled with character. He sees himself as a designer rather than a craftsman.

In 1998 Kopo opened his first retail shop in central Taipei. He paid attention to customers ideas and needs and used these discoveries to customise crafts and accessories.  This ability to proficiently  transfer ideas and concepts to actual product is a skill Kopo confidently possesses.

Kopo’s retail shop has had great commercial success with his craft and accessories being worn by celebrities and featured in magazine such as “Man’s uno”, “Vouge Japan “ ,  “ Taipei walk” and etc. Kopo has also been commissioned to design a series of  Terracotta Warriors which have toured Taipei,  as well as some merchandises for a British museum.

'Wings' - 'Sieve 2011' series sandblasted stainless steel, stainless steel cable, 925 silver

Patterns, regular repeated organisations of elements, are omnipresent in the natural and human-engineered world. Patterns found in one context are often repeated in another, deliberately in some cases, though commonly as a part of a natural evolution.

www.melissacameron.net

Coil Bangle Sterling silver

Caroline, a Melbourne-based silversmith, has spent many an hour squinting at tiny toadstool and moss landscapes, revelling in the microscopic world. She has always drawn inspiration from her natural surroundings, both growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, and during time spent living in Japan.

www.carolinejones.com.au

Chrononaut Sterling silver, Acrylic

Kazinka Tschierschky is a Melbourne based goldsmith and jewellery designer. Born and raised in Germany, she studied goldsmith at the Staalichen Zeichenakademie for three years, followed by a year of jewellery design in Pforzheim, before emigrating to Australia in 1999. She went on to study Jewellery and 3D design at Curtin University in Western Australia. Kazinka moved to Melbourne in 2001 and has since been working as an independent jeweller from her studio in the Nicholas Building.

She said "In addition to working with found objects, I favour a two dimensional approach. I always start with a drawing. My inspiration is the old, the odd, the found, the image, the drawing, contrast and colours, stones, the sparkle, the light and the heavy, the story, the movement, the moment, distance and lines."

Earrings Sterling silver, rose gold

Gillian has been a designer maker for more than 20 years. Her work is refined and she is still excited by colour and texture that handcrafting jewelley presents.

www.gillianhillmandesign.com

Earring Small Circle "Random" Sterling Silver

Darren is a Melbourne contemporary jeweller. His current work is about repetition.
Simple geometric shapes, all handmade and chiselled.

www.darrenharvey.com.au

Yuko Fujita began her Gold and Silversmithing studies at NMIT TAFE, 2002, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Gold and Silversmithing, RMIT University, 2005. Yuko was the recipient of the Don Begbie Award for Excellence in Gold and Silversmithing, RMIT, 2005. She was also a finalist of the City of Hobart Art Prize, 2006. Yuko has been invited to exhibit in various shows, including Latitude, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2007, and Marzee International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee, The Netherlands, 2006. In 2010 she had a solo exhibition, KODAMA – Return to me, e.g.etal,

The artist said “My work is an exploration of visual translation through the interplay of the fundamental qualities of the materials, textures, shape and colours I use. My spontaneous reaction to the materials never creates the same outcome and allows me to visualise obscure images into sculptural jewellery.”

Chrystallised cufflinks Sterling silver

Heart on a Sleeve Etched bangle Sterling silver

 
Emma Sher Jewellery creations begin as a collection of inspirational objects and span from organic to man-made and from modern to vintage in design.

www.emmasherjewellery.com

Hanafuda Earrings

Rebecca Kim is a Melbourne based jeweller born in Seoul, South Korea.
She studied jewellery making in Tokyo, Japan and continued her studies in Melbourne.

She recognises “design” in all of the objects which are actually found, rather than crafted, and respects the beautiful lines and formations in them.
All of her work starts from re-designing the objects, examining the classic shapes, then re-defining them into new and inventive creations.

These earrings are from her HANAFUDA series.
HANAFUDA are traditional Japanese playing cards originating in Portugal, and developed in Japan from the 17th century.
Hanafuda cards include only pictures and no numbers. The picture represents a seasonal flower, animal, and also an historical episode.
Rebecca says “when I started using Hanafuda for my jewellery I struggle with such a strong and colourful design. Each pattern was designed with a certain story so I tried not to obstruct the original design purpose. I admire the meaning behind the picture, such as a picture of a maple or a deer, which represents autumn.

Globe Sterling silver, Rhodolite garnet

David Parker creates jewellery with an emphasis on line, precision, and originality. His trademark is producing modern, clean and elegant designs with an Art Deco influence, incorporating sweeping curves and bold forms into his metal work.
His work showcases the unique properties of stones, bringing out their colour and luminosity, and he combines traditional and contemporary techniques – for instance, using classic Asscher and emerald-cut diamonds in a modern setting.

The artist said “I’m committed to making jewellery of the highest standards. I believe the value of my work comes from the design, workmanship and attention to detail I put into the pieces I create.”

Small silver cup studs with pink sapphire Sterling silver 2 x 1mm pink sapphires

Ali Limb completed a BA in G&S at RMIT in the early 1990’s.
In 1998 she established e.g.etal a contemporary jewellery gallery in Melbourne’s CBD with Emma Goodsir. In 2009 Ali sold her share of the business and has returned to making jewellery and studying Shiatsu and further business skills. Ali has served on the board of Craft Victoria and played an active role in Melbourne’s contemporary jewellery scene over the past 2 decades.

Ali finds beauty in the minor details in every day life - everything from a small weed peeking through a crack in the pavement to man made industrial fittings. She enjoys the ceremonial aspect of jewellery and how these traditions can be interpreted into contemporary life. Ali has recently travelled extensively in Japan and was enchanted and inspired by the ceremony and attention given to everyday rituals.

Her jewellery is currently available at e.g.etal in Flinders Lane

Bird with Sapphire crown Sterling silver, 18ct yellow gold, Australian blue sapphire

 

Birdcage earrings Sterling silver

The artist said "I follow the thread of a story, when I make my work. Sometimes it's just a vague memory of something or something I've made up. I'm never quite sure if it's the beginning, the middle or the end or anywhere else in between.
There are fortune telling lovebirds in cages, bells hanging from branched of trees, nightingales singing in the forest, echoes though the mist from the Brothers Grimm, the imprint or lace on skin, forest of coral & seaweed, tall ships & stormy seas, horses galloping. I try to gather up these shadows of narrative & create each handmade piece. I imagine the wearer will have a secret dialogue with the piece, a continuation of the story that has been suggested, like whispers between friends deep in the night... "

Mt. Fuji + Japanese blossom pendant Silver

Claire Taylor is a Melbourne contemporary jeweller. Inspired by traveling and nature.
Her designs often develop by experimentation with texture. Various embossing techniques are used to capture impressions of fragile materials in the metal.

She has been working as a jeweller in Melbourne since 2002, after finishing a Bachelor of Applied Art in metal and jewellery. Previously she traveled extensively in Europe and Asia and worked with jewellers in India and Ireland.

Animone pendant Porcelain, Silk, Cotton, Silver

From her studio at the Abbotsford Convent, Sari works with unusual combinations of materials to crate jewellery and objects. Combining skills from her background in funiture making and graphic design, Sari investigates the natural world and bio-medical themes with playfulness and a refined use of colour and form.

The artist said "The Animone pendant emerged from my recent travels though the truly bizarre and beatuiful Galapagos Islands. I was lucky enough to swim with sea lions, giant turtles and amongst coral reefs where I saw a huge variety of fish and the strange, colourful aquatic plant life that inspired my current body of work."

HOPE Sterling silver, Silk thread, Enamel paint, Fibre

The artist said "My work relates to my earlier studies in Philosophy and Literature as well as to the differnet religions that I have tried to understand and still think about and question.
My creative motivation begins with an exploration of relationships in everyday life."

Rock earrings: large double brilliant drop Sublimate printed aluminium, Sterling silver

Anna Davern completed her undergraduate degree in Jewellery and Object Design at Sydney College of the Arts and her post-graduate studies and subsequent Masters Degree at the RMIT. Anna teaches, writes, curates, blogs and primarily makes jewellery from her studio in Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
She exhibits regularly in Australia and overseas, has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards and has participated in residencies in Australia and Europe.

These earrings are from a range of oversized fake versions of traditional styles of jewellery. They are made from sublimate printed aluminum and are an homage to one of the initial tenets of Contemporary jewellery which was to react agains the use of precious materials. These earrings are also an alternative to the real thing at a time when the real things may no longer be affordable.

http://www.discemori.com/
http://www.inframe.tv/filmproject.aspx?id=11

Arcadian Brooch Silver, Stainless steel, Pearl, Propolimate, Cotton

Exhibited at Jam Factory, Adelaide as part of his solo exhibition "Dreams of Arcadia"

First arist to join our jewellery Auction!
Stephen Gallgher is the curator/coordinator at RMIT school of Art Galleries.
http://www.schoolofartgalleries.dsc.rmit.edu.au/