Melbourne 09'

this is second time visiting Melbourne. i went there in 2004 and actually didn't like it.

but i really wanted to go there again, visit galleries/museums & relax rather than doing activities such as going great ocean road and seeing penguins...etc.

my short trip to Melbourne 2009 was awesome & memorable! almost didn't want to come back to my normal life.

love artistic, colourful & sophisticated city, melbourne~

02~05/ Jul/ 2009 @ melbourne

visiting galleries in Melbourne

visiting galleries in Melbourne was one of great things to do there!

i've been seriously wanting to visit gallery funaki when i found her during my study in 2002.

It was great to look at different pieces made by jewellers from other states/countries and also good to see Korean jewellers, of course.

I was almost stunned by all works and felt embarassing about my skills/effort and mostly passion.

galleries i visited in Mel. were;

gallery funaki @ crossley st.

pieces of eight @ brunswick st.

INGOT @ brunswick st.

craft victoria @ flinders lane

e.g.etal @ flinders lane

RMIT gallery @ swanston st.

National Gallery of VIC @ st. kilda rd.

02~05/ Jul/ 2009 @ melbourne

ten more girls

ten more girls was originally created by 2007 graduates in 2008. Ten female past and current students/staffs of the Jewellery and Object Design from the Design Centre Enmore had the first exhibition, girls for boys, on 28 Aug 2008 at Gaffa Gallery.

Now, ten more girls' second grand exhibtion 2009 title is called "girls against gold" and participants 2009 are; Majella Beck, Jenny Daskalakis, Lisa Furno, A Mi Kim, Nikki Majajas, Jasmine Matus, Radka Passianova, Natasha Marcus Taylor, Bernadette Trainor, Janis Valdivia.

visit www.tenmoregirls.blogspot.com for more about ten more girls!

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sad new is...
i may not be able to sell my pieces any longer at Kirribilli market as they have too many jewellery stalls so they tend not to have any more jewellery stalls.
i am trying to find other places... but i guess i'll focus on designers markets like youngblood or finders keepers.
i will keep updating how i go... :)

finders keepers

the finders keepers market at Carriage Works

lots of stalls selling creative pieces, all sorts of designative works from all different design fields.

lots of people, lots of fun!

16_05_2009 @ carriage works

art & design market at Kirribilli market

Now, it's time to confess that i've started to go market regularly selling my jewellery. I've been art & design market at Kirribilli twice and once at Glebe market.

Look at my small table!!! Photo was taken on first day of market. it's actually my little dress table and It was really funny looking as other stalls had at least 2m width & of course suitable tent & chair. My chair was so uncomfortable to sit all day long under sun.

My tiny tiny little table looked a bit poor but kind of cute at the same time...haha

I borrowed a proper table on second time but table looked a bit empty then. haha

hu~ i am still learning.

i actually had a good day yesterday as customers who looked at my stall last month and who i remember them too as we had conversation came back to me and bought some pieces.

It was glad that they still remember me and even said to me that they were thinking of my pieces over a month and came to the market again although they weren't sure whether i was coming or not. isn't that great?

stampede by richard burns

i had to go Pablo Fanque yesterday to see Francesca so i saw these interesting works there.

These are not really my style or stuff that i am creating, but it was very fun pieces using mixture of old, new and found objects. It also reminds me of Pierre's works. don't know why...maybe because of found objects & colour similarity?

anyway, good to see another nice works this week and refresh myself.

bondi market

i visited bondi market to find out what they sell, how other stalls display & what price ranges are...it was quite full on! and now i understood why i couldn't get in there yet! there were many many many stalls like fashion items and vintage things, home wares...also baby stuff, too. and of course jwelleries are everywhere....!!!

It was serious windy day and most stall holders looked a bit stressful as i am certainly aware of that stress...for my experiences...it is very intense work...! under the SUN...and WIND....

i want to try here...

my big question is...

i came across something very basic question most creator might think, too.

should i make something i like or for wearer?

is this the difference between commercial & art???

then, i am asking to myself...am i artist or maker?

i am not an artist.

i definately say that i am a maker who designs & creates something out of something.....

almost a year after my first boarding

coming ANZAC day reminds me of last emerging designers exhibition at Paddington.

It's already almost a year ago now...wow...i would say time's flying.

I was full of passion for making jewellery at that time and very ambitious to be a jewellery practitioner for sure! i have entered total 9 group exhibitions/competitions in 2008 and put pieces at young blood market & rocks markets, too.

last year was really intense...i think...

always there were somethings going on after one by one...

but i feel a bit lazy this year ...

where is all my energy?

where is it all gone?

let me start slowly...

improvisation by sonya scott

Sonya Scott, one of 2007 graduate & JOD award recipient 2008, presented her works made during 2008. Her first solo exhibition ‘Improvisation’ started on 5 March at Metalab!!

I almost couldn't make it but i made visiting her first exhibition after all.

It was quite crowed and there were so many great pieces !

well done, sonya!

05_03_2009 @ metalab

carriageworks 2009

went carriageworks on 24 Jan 09 ans saw Jo, Naomi & Danielle's fabulous pieces.

24_01_09 @ carriageworks

white show @ pablo fanque

Annual White Show 2008

at Pablo Fanque

from 16 Dec 2008 to 31 Jan 2009.

i went there with lisa and oli straight after work and hanged out about 1 hour.

met Janis, Zoe and Radka and congratulations to Janis & Oli...as well as myself!

so happy to put my stuff there. :)

one night under the lights 2008

one night under the lights 2008

Exhibition of Jewellery Trade and Engraving from Design Centre Enmore

it's only for one night, which was yesterday 12 Dec from 6:30 to 9:30pm.

went there with my husband about 7:30 and met lots of people...

I actually never been any trade exhibition before but i feel it's quite successful...

I am happy with my engraving stuff made last 1.5 years. Attending class every Tue. from 6-9pm after my hard work was quite tough...but i would say...i could do it because of Stephen's support, Tracey's kindness and great companies like Hinomi & Francisca... :)

All that Glitters

"All that Glitters"

christmas show at Gallery Red from 5 Dec 2008

my blossom range is still there and went opening night with Janis.

Janis, Radka & Kimberly's pieces were displayed, too.

quite good experience to showcase my works there.

hopefully gallery gets busier...

pin UP opening night

pin UP

an exhibition by students from Jewellery + Object Design on 25 Nov 2008 @ 2 Danks St.

I was so impressed with all works made by students...love their creativities, imagination, experiments....it was really successful exhibition i would say...and congratulations to all!
I will seriouly miss them all...some might continue their study though...:)

recycled, reused, reborn

recycled, reused, reborn

a group exhibition by emerging/established artists

including my collegues, Lisa & Mel. :)

i went pablo fanque last Saturday to meet Francesca for White Show

which will be on from 16 Dec to 3 Jan

and checked current exhibition, 'recycled, reused, reborn'.

good to see Lisa's truck necklace ranges & Mel's new ranges out of black threads.

I am glad that my works will be there as well in Dec.

h a p p y

Mark McClelland

Sculpture by the Sea 2008

Mark McClelland, completing Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design from Design Centre Enmore, has been awarded First Prize (NAB Sculpture Prize).

He did great job for this and i am so happy for him! Congratulations, Mark! :)

take a ball from thread

'take a ball from thread...'

by Melinda Young

@ Pablo Fanque

went to Paddington for opening

and had a coffee at cafe next to Pablo Fanque cause i arrived before 6pm.

met Mel in front of cafe and she looked a bit nervous. :)

i was very impressed by all of her works. actually shocked!!

Her works were all so~~~adorable, delicate & picturesque.

I envy her artistic spirit and experimental challenge.

loved her pink project.

she really makes me go forward.

L O A D E D

The space between object and emotion

by Vernon Bowden and Sean O’Connell

Opening Night 02 Oct 2008 6pm @ Gaffa

i went to LOADED opening after work. i arrived a bit early so actually could look more closely and leisurely. every piece was containing its own stories and display was very simple, but strong enough to show each work clearly.

i was very glad to see Robin's picture & his mundane ( as quoted as Sean's) tools with shiny bits.

I was wonder if he would visit the gallery today, but of course, he didn't.

He never turn up in any occasions.

i like him. :)

Robin Blau was one of my favourite teachers who i still respect and miss

even though i wouldn't be able to talk to with him more than 3mins

as i feel so nervous in front him.

hahaha

:)

review III

objects made in 2004 at stage 3

First project was for Sean/Catherine's and created 3xsmall objects and 3xbigger vessels inspired by my memory triggers like ring, box, letters which were simplified as above.

i was really fascinated by light from the end of stage 2 and tried 3 x lights at stage 3 in Robin's.

It was quite hard and stressful as making light was needed to consider not only design but also lighting component. so what i needed to was pretty much every parts had to be really acurate and also lighting system!!!!!

I remember Ki was a technical officer at this time and he really helped me a lot for setting lighting components and making chains...he still often says about chain...haha

sadly, i don't have many images that i made in 2004...i assuming maybe i was really excited visiting Korea afterwards...i didn't think much i reckon. oops.

review II

jewellery + objects made in 2003 at stage 2

i am quite happy with these pieces that i made when i was second year.

I reckon i was enjoyed best at this stage, so i am contented with my outcomes till now.

review I

jewellery + objects made in 2002 at stage 1

first one is actually arm piece...i remember i didn't know what to make but i like this image as Rhonda's posture was well directed!

the second one for 'red' project is inspired by rose.

i think i am really facinated by rose from this time.

Explorations 2008

E x p l o r a t i o n s 2 0 0 8,
A&E Metal Merchants annual exhibition
of contemporary jewellery and objects

i went the opening night at Gaffa gallery just after international students expo at Ultimo.

It is quite interesting exhibition as it shows a bit of mixture of materials, skills and designs between contemporary and traditional jewellery/objects.

it was very crowded and there were many pieces by people from Design Centre Enmore.

Always good to see works done by poeple who i know. :D

I put my rose ring and it is on left side next to entrance.

18_09_2008 @ gaffa

Sydney Jewellery Fair 2008

I went to Jewellery Fair 2008 at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour yesterday. I finally met many our suppliers' contact people, Jocelyn, Trevor, Joe, Ian etc. It was great to meet them as we always spoke over the phone more than 1 year.

There were many things that i would like to buy but i controlled myself very well and just ended up to buy some gemstones. :) I wish to buy pearls as well but couldn't buy as there were too many customers and there weren't any staffs who could help me. they seemed too much hectic. i rather go their shop some day.

good to meet people, great to buy some materials, happy to imagine making using them.

:)

Girls for Boys

Girls for Boys Opening Night

I went to 'Girls for Boys' Opening night with Bernadette straight after work.
Lots of interesting pieces! display was good!
I met most of our college people and also took pic in front of Lisa's pieces which she sent from Italy while she is travelling. haha!! well done, Lisa! :)

28_08_2008 @ gaffa

Young Blood Designers Market 2008

Young Blood Designers Market + Design Boom 2008

@ powerhouse museum

i went there on 15 August after work.

There were lots of interesting pieces, especially at upstairs "Sydney Design Festival 2008".

All designers were from overseas like Hong Kong, America, Japan & Korea etc.

in Young Blood Designers Market was downstairs and our Design Centre Enmore stall was well displayed by 2nd year students for their professional practice project.

All pieces were made by 5 past graduates, Natalie Klave, Nikki Majajas, Kimberly Williams, Sonya Scott & A mi Kim, myself. :)

busy making

i am having quite busy days making stuffs for Young Blood market which starts on 14 Aug to 17 Aug at Powerhouse Museum.

i stayed at workshop after work till about 9pm everyday.

so tired. so stressful.

but happy making my stuffs. :)

Gallery Red

A new gallery at Glebe, Gallery Red, opened on July 25th showcasing the talent of emerging artists from across Sydney.

www.galleryred.com.au

I went Gallery Red Opening with Mel after work on Fri. It was very crowded and there were food & drinks which i didn't expect!!! :)
It was great opportunity to present my works to people who are from various backgrounds and different design fields.

keep going forward, a mi.

pin UP Fundrasing Auction 2008

pin UP Fundrasing Auction 2008 for End of Year Exhibition

Jewellery + Object Design

Design Centre Enmore



12_06_2008 @ Malborough Hotel

NCA Art Exhibition 2008

i went NCA Art Exhibition with my husband after work on 21 May 2008.

There were lots of paintings, photographies and some textiles but only few jewelleries.

It was good to see different field's works like painting, photographies & fashion/textiles though.

but maybe...i am assuming this was the first year they selected jewellery?

they were supposed to display jewellery pieces on the white table as far as i know.

oh my god. my pieces were inside of glass bowl on the old browny table???

what on earth were pebbles doing there???

i wonder what they thought when they did display.

but. i am at least happy about my acheivement.

NCA Art Exhibition

NCA Art Exhibition

_Newtown Community Annual Art Exhibition_

Opening 21 May 2008

Theme; Freedom

make_do

i went to make_do opening night with Majella, Lisa & Zoe.

I always feel that i am not really enjoying at opening for gallery.

I was enjoyed looking at pieces though.

08_05_2008 @ gaffa

LEGO

I was researching and looking for different materials for my works and found LEGO as i want to make something connected/stacked together when it's all finished.

so my first idea is "Puzzle" and second idea is using "LEGO".

I thought it's very clever & amazing idea and was happy for last few days.

but i heard from Lisa that there are already few people making with LEGO

and what i was surprised most is, today, when i went to make_do opening and saw Mel's neckpiece.

i definitely need more materials research.

but i will still use LEGO creatively.

:)

melanie e khava

went to Melanie's solo exhibition @ Factory 49 with Catherine & Majella.

it was very impressive, especially silver & gold threads on canvas.

07_05_2008

brochures

i designed brochures for Emerging Designers Exhibition.
These brochures are designed at school during my lunch break
and printed at home using heaps of inks!!!
I am happy for this outcome though. :)

Emerging Designers Exhibition

" Emerging Designers Exhibition "

i had such a great experience on last long ANZAC weekends.
It was a very big achivement and opportunity to launch into the real world.

I met Rhonda, Kimberly, Liesl, Hayley & Gena who are all from our school and

their being made me feel reasurred.
But i wouldn't be able to stay there without my crews, Catherine, Marina, Majella, Lisa & Oli.
Thanx for all my supporting fellas...(including all who couldn't come bcs of their work)

and big thanx to my bro
& also, of course, super bigger thanx to my husband ♥

26_04_2008 @ paddington uniting church

Emerging Designers Exhibition

"Emerging Designers Exhibition" on 26 Apr @ paddington market

I didn't know i could be in when i saw this first.
but i made it.
happy ^.^

my work bench

i finally made my work bench cutting a dining table with jigsaw.

nobody will imagine how happy i am for this.

I feel like i can make anything now. haha

roundabout

this is a big job.
i made something happen finally but without no idea & plan.
wow. i should do with all my force.

Jewellery + Object Promotion Poster

i have designed JOD promotion poster.

It'll be handed out to high school students this week and hopufully this makes people grab attention a lot.

balmain market

visited the balmain market yesterday. Here, balmain market, is very special place for me as i used to be here every sat in 2005. I still remember how hard it was but it remains as really precious experience.

i really liked here because it was quite peaceful market compared to others and good for sales, too. but what i felt yesterday was shocking and pathetic. The number of stalls were seriously shrank more than half and stuffs they were selling were nothing interesting and didn't tempt me at all. Although old stalls that i was familiar were still in same spots, there were many newish stalls having copied products (with much cheaper price) held by Chinese. It was terribly sad.

I found exactly same jewellery that belinda made selling $15 but it was $10.

maybe that's why Belinda is not going balmain market any more.

Jewellery is so easy to be copied...especially beads fashion jewellery.

Too many jewellery shops with similar products and lower quality

but cheaper price.

kirribilli market

i went to Kirribilli market on 22 March. It was pretty big and busy as they only open once a month, which is on the 4th of Saturday. There were lots of jewellery stores as usual but still. not really impressive. as they were more like bead making rather than metal smithing.

i met Belinda who i worked with in 2005 for Balmain market and i found she still pushes herself into her own business so hard. She goes around pretty much every market like balmain, bondi, kirribilli, mosman and sometimes other casual local markets, and she was still there at the same spot in Kirribilli!!! Although what i tend to make is different to her style and technique, i need to learn her passion and patience dedicating her small business.

rowan fotheringham

Rowan needed an assistant for sales. I was happy to help him and two pieces were sold.

I envy his artistic journey that he dedicated to his works.

Opening night on 12_03_2008 @ Depot Gallery

kami's thought no.6

I went to Glebe market on last Saturday. It was so different to Paddington market.
There were heaps of jewellery stalls but nothing interesting, impressive or inspiring to me.
It wasn't really handmade by silversmithing jeweller and also not unique, special, timeless or one-off products but they were trendy and affordable so that it seems busier than Paddington.

I reckon Glebe market is good to enjoy and buy cheap goods when people go out on weekends with their friends or family and spend time there, whereas Paddington would be beneficial for emerging artists, designers and jewellers to start their business and good showcases to be recognised by customers or suppliers. The place people actually visit to buy certain products is Paddington.

in process

I sent wax samples that i made about 3-4 years ago for moulding and casting finally.

so~~~ looking forward to seeing final pieces.

and i started to play with metals during my lunch time.

come on. ami.

cheer up.

profile 2008

"Rubies and Pearls for Louise Bourgeois"

made by mel young
NYC pink wax, rubies, fresh water pearls, cotton thread

Opening Night on 05_03_2008 @ horus & deloris

it was very impressive.

I respect her trial & passion.

Staffs' dinner

Staffs' dinner of Jewellery Design & Trade Department

on 27_02_2008 @ thai riffic

Jewellery design staffs organised a secret dinner for Catherine's appointment, being a Head Teacher officially. I sent emails to everyone, chose the venue & booked. It was actually quite exciting to make someone happy.

Secret dinner was successful although i felt nausea and left early. -.-;

kami's thought no.5

i went to paddington market with my hubby & bro on last Sat. There were heaps of jewellery stalls and jewelleries that i have never seen and thought to design. i was shocked. i am seriously so much behind.

kami's thought no 4.

Ok. lez start with simple design using these sterling silver round wire/ stock gauge.
I haven't made anything since i left school in 2004.
Oops. i need to practice soldering again.