SIM LÜTTIN

2011 Brooch Fine + sterling silver, plastic plant, oxidised 60 x 80 x 28mm Edition 1 of 1 Somewhere there exists... #2 from the series Somewhere there exists... TRAVELLING TO NEW ZEALAND IN 2013! First exhibited in Unnatural Acts at Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco, US. Also exhibited in Unnatural Acts @ Craft, Melbourne, AU. Curated by Lauren Simeoni and Melinda Young. 'Somewhere there exists...' series will feature in the upcoming Unnatural Actsexhibition at Craf

2010 Brooch Sterling silver, hematite, steel, oxidised 72 x 90 x 15mm Edition 1 of 1 These things that never were is one of the later, more elegant works from Melancholy Series, which poetically explores notions of beauty, nostalgia and passing time. These jewellery pieces question how the creation of objects can guide or replace memory. As intimate objects, Melancholy Series alludes to forms found in nature, while deliberately abstracting them to de-familiarise the famil

2010 Brooch Sterling silver, freshwater pearl, steel 45 x 65 x 11mm Edition 1 of 1 Departure is from Melancholy Series, which poetically explores notions of beauty, nostalgia and passing time. This piece is one of the smaller, lighter reflections. #brooch #contemporary #contemporaryartjewellery #craft #exhibition #simluttin #silver #wearable

2010 Brooch Sterling silver, onyx, steel, oxidised 35 x 60 x 13mm Edition 1 of 1 Departure is from Melancholy Series, which poetically explores notions of beauty, nostalgia and passing time. This piece is one of the smaller reflections. #brooch #contemporary #contemporaryartjewellery #craft #jewellery #landscape #littlethings #melancholy #simluttin #wearable

2009 Brooch Sterling silver, hematite, steel, onyx, oxidised 70 x 84 x 25mm Edition 1 of 1 Lasting thought is one of the earliest pieces from Melancholy Series, which poetically explores notions of beauty, nostalgia and passing time. These jewellery pieces question how the creation of objects can guide or replace memory. As intimate objects, Melancholy Series alludes to forms found in nature, while deliberately abstracting them to de-familiarise the familiar. This collecti

2008 Neckpiece Sterling + fine silver, hematite, onyx, oxidised 152 x 152mm Edition 1 of 1 Three major pieces including Mourning: The Little Things accompanied the Piece-a-day collection, comprising a series of mourning jewellery that responded to the journey of the everyday experience recorded by the miniatures. Embodying the collective memories of the project, Mourning Series are creations that reflect on how the Piece-a-day was to be remembered; they provided closure t

11 JUL 07 Through trees and summer haze stems bob their pretty heads collecting glances. 2007 Neckpiece Sterling silver, garnets, quartz with black tourmaline, nylon & steel thread D: 175mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited in 2008 at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana USA and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. The collection explored The Temporary Nature of Things, which explored the temporali

2007 Brooch Silver, graphite, plastic plant 50 x 50 x 7mm SOLD This piece is quiet and reflective of the small moments in life. #brooch #contemporary #contemporaryartjewellery #craft #jewellery #landscape #littlethings #melancholy #simluttin #wearable

23 Apr 07 Anxiety prevails while sun gleams– flowers overlooked while smaller weeds stand out. Take a breath and relax. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel; oxidised 50 x 37mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality

22 Apr 07 Smiling faces nodding sun shining. Foam covered fountain, water gleaming off scales. Not one person walks by. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel, watercolour 100 x 25mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temp

21 Apr 07 Droopy eyed critters scurrying along, up the tree, the branches spread wide. New leaves provide hiding places. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel 43 x 32mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of life;

20 Apr 07 The spring scent is hovering in the air, delicious colors swirling, churning– my heart skips a beat. 2007 Pin Sterling & fine silver, steel, paint 50 x 25mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of

19 Apr 07 Bitter taste as I walk: A collection of things from nature remembered– The bitterness disappears, warmth surges. 2007 Brooch Sterling silver, steel; oxidised 44 x 19mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the tempor

18 Apr 07 Curled leaves on new branches. The last remnants of the snap chill– soon the saturation will begin. 2007 Brooch Sterling silver, steel; oxidised 19 x 32mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of l

17 Apr 07 Stiff breeze brings new faces. Walking through trees chatting, looking, breathing in– fresh perspective, new exciting possibilities. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel 62.5 x 8mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent t

16 Apr 07 Sun streaming through the branches. Rays bouncing off the leaves, flowers nod– light heart sunny spirits dancing. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel 81 x 50mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of life

15 Apr 07 Wind whips through Spring morning. Still the presence of Winter lingers, clinging warm covers pulled high protect. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, 18ct gold, steel 88.9 x 25 Edition 1 of 1 #contemporaryartjewellery #craft #simluttin #pieceadayproject #thetemporarynatureofthings

14 Apr 07 Rain soaked blackened curled limbs, steady drizzle washes clean the landscape canvas. Yawning, I run on drenched. 2007 Pin Sterling silver, steel; oxidised 50 x 7.6mm Edition 1 of 1 This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the tempor

2007 Brooch Sterling silver, steel 63.5 x 28.5mm Edition 1 of 1 13 Apr 07 Rested mind as I wander. Some fleeting thoughts as foliage crouches low… Bending, I stop and look. This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of life;

2007 Pin Sterling silver 112 x 37mm Edition 1 of 1 12 Apr 07 Looking out for flower forms, searching the drowned landscape for random snippets. My thoughts wander to you. This piece is from the 366 pieces exhibited at SoFA Gallery (now Grunwald Gallery), Indiana in 2008 and in solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight in Melbourne and Metalab in Sydney. These form part of the collection exploring The Temporary Nature of Things. They represent the temporality of life; small momen