BrisStyle Indie Markets

Hi guys I will be attending the BrisStyle Indie Market this Saturday from 9 - 2 pm with my jewellery.  The Saviours of the Lost Art's Suburban Networking Marketplace will be coming to the market this weekend so its set to be a great day for everyone wanting to reconnect with their artistic side. There will be workshops available for everyone to create their own masterpieces, markets stalls, food stalls and lots of great music by some of Brisbane's best musicians.  So head on down to help celebrate some of Brisbane's best kept secrets, and to support our wonderful artists.

Studio Experimentations

Hi guys I've been a busy little bee again in the studio experimenting with different paper mediums for the next exhibition at Reverse Garbage.  Titled Cut and Paste the exhibition will run from Saturday 31st August to Thursday 19th September.  I've included some progressive images of my experiments so far, so enjoy.

Walkway Markets UQ Gatton

Hi all I attended my first market at UQ Gatton Walkway Markets yesterday which went great!
Despite the extreme cold weather, many students, staff and members of the public showed up and joined in the market experience!  With a few new items up for grabs I got some great feedback and will have some images coming your way for the new range that I hope will be ready in July!  Getting a brief look around the market I came across several really interesting displays which ranged from cupcakes, plants to woolen mittens which I myself splurged and bought a pair :P

A stall in particular which I would like to recommend is  Rock Ya Pain. A natural pain relief treatment business who design and manufacture ointments  oils, sprays, creams among many other items that help  relieve and reduce the effects of pain.  After meeting Steve and listening about the products and seeing how they work on many of his customers (who were very impressed and several came back for more) I would recommend his products to anyone suffering from arthritis, joint pain, muscle pain, period pain, back pain and many other types of pain.  To find out more information about his products, their benefits and experience a free trial contact Steve on 0411 231 759 or at www.rockyaworld.com

Back up and running again

Hi everyone sorry for the delay, my recovery from my lower jaw surgery (for my braces) took a little longer than planned, but finally I'm feeling much better and think I'm up for the challenge of making some more interesting jewellery for everyone!  Stay tuned to see what I create! cheers

Notes on Excess an Essay by Lena Vigna

I came across this essay 'Notes on Excess' the other day which discusses the issues of consumption, luxury and excess, and found it to be very entralling. 

'Notes on Excess' by Lena Vigna
http://www.artjewelryforum.org/articles/notes-excess

As an artist dealing with similar contexts within my own work, I was able to draw some assimilations to the other artists mentioned.  One jeweller by the name of Gabriel Craig confronts these issues of consumption, luxury and excess as mentioned by Lena as taking his 'studio to the streets' and creating performances of his 'dialogue, jewelry production and exchange'.  Craig makes a great point in that 'jewelry production is not common knowledge and that the cultural value of jewelry could and should be stressed to a broad public'.  As an ethical metalsmith myself, I believe that there is a need to educate the public and make them more aware of the need for a more sustainable environment and an environmentally better future.

Take a moment to read this essay and gain a better insight into the minds of fellow jewellers.

Best Market For Meekz To Date

Hi everyone well it finally happened after 6 months of hard work I had the best market ever.  Attending the Brisstyle Indie Twilight Markets at King George Square in the City on friday night has given me inspiration again and a renewed sense of pride in what Im creating.  With a great turn out on the night, a wonderful parade (which I myself missed out on due to the crouds that poured into my stall lol), over 100 stalls and the help of my wonderful mother who came to help out (thanks mum love you), I dont think this market could have gotten any better.  With the introduction of a few new pieces to brighten up my stall, most customers remarked at how unique my work was and how interesting it was.  I was blown out of the water by the response I recieved to my  hammer textured surgical steel studs. Such a simple concept of recycled aluminium or copper taken from past commissions, leftovers from my mother's kitchen splash back or from an old council sign, I must have sold around 25 pairs of studs I think. Luckily however, I had a few more in back up ready to assemble for last Saturdays market at Laidley. With these being such a hit and ive even got plans in the making for a few rings and necklaces with the same designs and textures to so stay tuned.

My next markets Dec 8 BiDM

Hi guys ill be at the next Brisstyle Indie Designers Market at Hamilton this saturday.  With over 80 stalls attending there is going to be a great diversity of handmade designer art and craft on sale.  Come see what all the fuss is about and support some of brisbanes best artists and designers. 

Below are a few sneak peak pictures of some of the pieces ill be taking along with me on saturday.

 wooden bead necklaces

 hammer textured aluminium studs

wrapped up wire studs

 alumuinium and perspex letter pendants

 nature inspired perspex pendants