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Having recently graduated from the Australian National University with a B.A. of Design Arts, Majoring in Gold and Silversmithing, I am now looking to undertake a manufacturing jewellery apprenticeship to further my skills within the industry. Below are some images of my work. If you would like to speak with me about anything at all my email is u4292191@anu.edu.au
This winter 2008, the National Gallery of Melbourne will be exhibiting a collection of works from the art deco period ranging from 1910-1939. The exhibition showcases a large array of art and design pieces including pantings, photography, fasion, furniture, film, architecture and…. jewellery. Works by design houses including names such as Cartier and Bulgary are on display to the public with incredible close access. On seeing the exhibition myself i was amazed to see infamous pieces that i have studied in books since i was young. The detail in craftsmanship and design was a beautiful reminder of why myself and others strive to keep the practice of Goldsmithing alive and desired in a world where mass production is so redly available. A beautiful experience.
Open 28 June to 5 October
Open daily 10am-5pm
Open til 9pm Wednesday
Admission fees apply
It has become incresingly apparent that the common choice of on-line meeting place, for those in the fashion industry, is MySpace! Young, fresh, new and old designers are creating strong industry links through the profile site, by linking, adding and blogging via designer’s profiles. Spaces such as Yen’s, Russh’s and Nylon’s, have hundreds of friends linked on thier pages with one thing in common, – An Absolute LOVE for all things FASHION DESIGN.
So for all of the ‘hungry -to-meet-new-people’ designers, fashion enthusiasts and funky-cola-vistas out there, here’s your chance. Jump on line and grab some friends, their only a click away!!!!
See the links on this page for all of match-making needs….
Finally the Canberra fashion scene has been acknowledge, all thanks to brand spanking new Canberra Magazine, Orphan. Fantastically witty in it’s analytical commentary of Canberra fashion and culture, Orphan says what many of us have thought but have not yet to put to words. Its first issue, released earlier in the year, was a fresh break for coffee readers around the city. Opposed to the normal flick through BMA or City News, cafe dwellers are now able to galvanize thier minds with something a little snappier, a bit more rude and far more inetelletuclly stimulating. From an artistic perspective, the magazine is a treasure album of juicy images, fonts and lay-outs which are complemented even further by the content of thier article. Look out for Issue Zero and those to follow in cafes, bars, restaurants and funky stores all over town. Check out the link on this page…
Just a little footnote, the editor is deliciously attractive which makes reading this publication an even bigger fresh breath of Canberra air. Enjoy!
I’m officially in love…
I insist, please connect to her link on this page and check out her fantastic range on her My Space page.
While working on my website i came across this fantastic site, Da Font, where you can download unlimited fonts for free!! Fonts are easily divided up into categories for you to browse through to your hearts content. My fave are the graffiti styles! C the link on this page.
This great Australian website run by the cute little pup Lee Loo, is a fantastic hub of information for designers, craftspeople and artists to sell their work and buy others!!! The site features designers profiles, an online store, discussion groups and a news page to keep us all up to date on what is hot and what is not. Lee Loo also has a great source of links to put you in touch with all the cool cats who have stuff to put out there. Check it out at http://www.leeloo.com.au
This cute new rage by melbourne based jewellery designer, Victoria Mason, entitled ‘saved you a seat’, play with both dimension and accuracy. Fun accessories that aren’t just made from cheap crap. You can find her stuff on her website, http://www.victoriamason.com
KRAMER
I have followed the work of Elke Kramer for a few years now and am always astonished by how her work incorporates her many different skillsin the arts and craft. An accomplished jewellery designer and manufacturer, Elke also works as a graphic designer, illustrator and art director. She is a prominant Sydney based artists who’s worksop is situated in the infamous contemporary jewellery hub, Surrey Hills. Her next line, set to be realesed very soon is, like it’s name, still UNDER CONSTRUCTION, but will surely please all of her devoted followers and many more, check it out… http://www.elkekramer.com
The two lovely ladies behind Turn Me On Designs, Milenka Osen and Georgie Swift, have recently released a new range of fun accessories entitled, Oh Fiddlesticks! Inspired by the need to fidget wherever you go, these cut wearables double as toys to help pass the time. Mazes, balancing balls and games are just a few of the pieces which you will be able to hang around your neck thanks to the two. You can purchase these from around 80 bucks each online from http://www.myspace.com/turnmeondesign.
Monika Radinger 
