SOLO, TWO & THREE PERSON EXHIBITIONS
Transcend, /trænˈsend/, Melbourne (2021) coming up
Full Circle, Radiant Pavilion, Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne (2019)
Keepsake, Radiant Pavilion, Bundoora Homestead, Melbourne (2017)
It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn: Radiant Pavilion, Melbourne (2015)
It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn: Gray Street Workshop, Adelaide (2015)
These Moments Existed: Grunwald Gallery, Bloomington (2013)
Hint of a Memory: Metalab Gallery, Sydney (2009)
The Temporary Nature of Things: Pieces of Eight, Melbourne (2008)
The Temporary Nature of Things: Grunwald Gallery, Bloomington (2008)
The Little Things: Studio Ingot, Melbourne (2007)
SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
Paused, Civic Centre, City of Whittlesea
2020
Linden Postcard Show, Linden New Art, St Kilda
LA Art Show, Charon Kransen, Los Angeles
Palm Beach Jewelry & Art Show, Charon Kransen, West Palm Beach
2019
CCP Salon, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne
Linden Postcard Show, Linden New Art, St Kilda
New York Jewelry Week, Represented by Charon Kransen, New York
What is it with earrings?, Bilk Gallery, Canberra
Island Welcome: Australian Design Centre, Sydney
Island Welcome: Migration Museum, Adelaide
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen, Chicago
Palm Beach Jewelry & Art Show, Charon Kransen, West Palm Beach
2018
To Have and to Hold: The Daalder Collection of Contemporary Jewellery,
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Island Welcome: Craft, Melbourne
NY Jewelry Week: Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen, Chicago
Palm Beach Jewelry & Art Show: Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2017
Form Miami: Represented by Charon Kransen: Miami Beach
CCP Salon: Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne
Victorian Craft Award (finalist): Craft, Melbourne
Market Art + Design: Charon Kransen: The Bridgehampton Museum
Guildhouse 50: Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Palm Beach Jewelry & Art Show: Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2016
CCP Salon: Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne
Guildhouse 50: Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
A fine possession - Jewellery and identity: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Art Palm Springs: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2015
Victorian Craft Award (finalist): fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne
A fine possession: Jewellery and identity: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Pieces of Eight 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition, Melbourne
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Art Palm Springs: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2014
A fine possession: Jewellery and identity: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
40th Anniversary Fundraising Auction (Arts Project), Leonard Joel, Melbourne
Jewellery From Down Under: Taboo Studio, San Diego
The Invisible Link: C3 Contemporary, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne
I Do. ... Do I? East Carolina University, US; Appalachian Center for Craft, East Carolina
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: Latrobe Regional Gallery, Latrobe
Art Palm Springs: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2013
Mentor/Mentored: JamFactory, Adelaide
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Unnatural Acts: 2Danks St, NSW; The National, Wellington
I Do. ... Do I? Grunwald Gallery, Bloomington
365 Cups: a cup a day: Worth Gallery, Adelaide
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, NSW; Tamworth Regional Gallery, NSW; Gosford Regional Gallery, NSW; Rockhampton Art Gallery, QLD; Toowoomba, QLD; Logan Art Gallery, QLD
Art Palm Springs: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
2012
Unnatural Acts: Craft, Melbourne
InterGALACTIC: Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin
Ontketend (Jewellery Unleashed!): Museum Bellerive, Zurich
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, WA; Wagga Wagga Regional Gallery, NSW; Grafton Regional Gallery, NSW; JamFactory: Craft + Design
PalmBeach3: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
New Australian Contemporary Decorative Arts: Art Gallery of South Australia
2011
Ontketend (Jewellery Unleashed!): Museum voor Moderne Kunst, Arnhem
Unnatural Acts: Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: Gallery Artisan, Brisbane
Pieces of Fate: Pieces of Eight: Melbourne
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
Extra Extra 011110: The Library Artspace: Melbourne
PalmBeach3: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
I Heart Jewellery: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
2010
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
By Example-Australian Contemporary Jewellery: Museum of Arts + Crafts, Itami
PalmBeach3: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
Christmas Show: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
Hang Around: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
2009
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: New York
PalmBeach3: Represented by Charon Kransen: West Palm Beach
It's got legs: RMIT G & S Annual Post Graduate & Alumni Award: School of Art Gallery, Melbourne
Collectors Cabinet: Courtesy of the Artist: Metalab, Sydney
It's Simple, They Match: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
2008
SoFA New York: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
SoFA Chicago: Represented by Charon Kransen: Chicago
Refined Abundance: Charon Kransen-Judge: SFA School of Art, Nacogdoches
Flip Side: Velvet da Vinci: San Francisco
Earring Show: Velvet da Vinci: SNAG, Savannah
Reflections in Metal: Fuller Space: Bloomington
Zu Presents, Presents at Zu: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
The Devil’s in the Detail: Craft Central: London
2007
Earring Show: Velvet da Vinci Gallery: San Francisco
The Gavel: Fuller Space: Bloomington
Driven: SNAG Juried Student Slide Show: Memphis
Next + Now: SNAG Juried Student Exhibition, Metal Museum: Memphis
Indiana 7: Clara M. Eagle Gallery: Murray State University, Murray
Catch On II: COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre, Seoul
MFA Metals: SoFA Gallery: Bloomington
2006
Thoughts Materialized: Mars Gallery: Chicago
Necklace Show: Velvet da Vinci: San Francisco
Wrapped: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
Catch On: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
MFA Metals: SoFA Gallery: Bloomington
2005
Out Of Hand: Studio Ingot: Melbourne
Atrium Show: JamFactory: Adelaide
Christmas at Zu: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
2004
Finale ’05: Kintolai Gallery: Adelaide
Marzee Graduate Show: Galerie Marzee: Nijmegen
Graduate Metal 9: Student Exhibition Australia & New Zealand: Melbourne
Ring In: JamFactory: Adelaide
Christmas at Zu: Zu Design Jewellery + Objects: Adelaide
2003
JamFactory Biennial Exhibition: Gallery 1 JamFactory: Adelaide
Ayers House Museum: National Trust of SA Inaugural Exhibition: Adelaide
Cities of Gold and Silver: Craft ACT: Canberra
Techno Fetish IV: Union Art Space RMIT: Melbourne
2002
Friends of Craft Exhibition: Steps Gallery: Melbourne
Entwine: First Site Gallery RMIT: Melbourne
Techno Fetish III: Union Art Space RMIT: Melbourne
2001
Techno Fetish II: Union Art Space RMIT: Melbourne
Gold and Silversmithing Student Show: Faculty Gallery RMIT: Melbourne
2000
Excessorise: Sofitel Hotel on Collins: Melbourne
AWARDS
> Victorian Craft Award - Finalist (2017)
x Presenting & celebrating excellence in the crafts. Craft Victoria, Melbourne
> Victorian Craft Award - Finalist (2015)
x Presenting & celebrating excellence in the crafts. Craft Victoria, Melbourne
> Alma Eikerman Award - Co-winner (2008)
x For Metalsmithing & Jewellery Design, Indiana University, Bloomington
> Women’s Jewelry Association - 3rd Place (2007)
x For Jewellery Design, New York
> Robert Harrison Award - Co-winner (2007)
x Excellence Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design, Indiana University, Bloomington
> Robert Harrison Award - Winner (2006)
x Excellence Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design, Indiana University, Bloomington
> Emerging Artist Award - Winner (2002)
x Friends of Craft, Melbourne
COLLECTIONS
> Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen
> Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
> Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, Melbourne
> Bluestone Collection, Melbourne
> Private Collections in Australia and overseas
MAJOR COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC ART
> Australia Council for the Arts (2010)
Emeritus Awards. Sydney
> Dandelion Garden: Collaborative Public Art Project (2005)
With Sue Lorraine, Kath Inglis and Katrina Freene. JamFactory. Adelaide
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS & RESIDENCIES
> Development Residency - Arts Project Australia (2017)
xxVenice Biennale, Documenta14 & Skulptur Projekte Münster
> Office of International Services Scholarship (2008 & 2007)
Indiana University, Bloomington
> Brooke Marks-Swanson Scholarship (2007)
Indiana University, Bloomington
> Graduate Fellowship (2007)
Indiana University, Bloomington
> Residency: Technical Assistant Scholarship (2006)
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Bloomington
> Graduate Fellowship (2005)
Indiana University, Bloomington
> Residency: Mary Foote Fellowship (2005)
Mary Anderson Center for Arts, Mt St Francis
REPRESENTATION
> Charon Kransen, New York (2008—current)
> Pieces of Eight, Melbourne (2008—2020)
> Studio Ingot, Melbourne (2005—2008)
EDUCATION
> Masters of Fine Art - Distinction (2008)
Indiana University, Bloomington
> Associate - Career Development Scheme (2005)
JamFactory: Contemporary Craft and Design, Adelaide
> Graduate Diploma - Arts Management (2004)
University of South Australia, Adelaide
> Bachelor of Fine Arts - Distinction (2003)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne
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PROF. DEVELOPMENT, MEMBERSHIPS & PANELS
> Co-founder, Art et al., International Platform, Arts Project Australia (2020-)
> Board Member, Public Galleries Association of Victoria (2021-)
> Curator & Gallery Manager, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne (2008-)
> Chair, Best practice approaches for working inclusively, PGAV/NETS (2020)
> Acquisitions Committee Member, City of Whittlesea, South Morang (2019-)
> Board Member, Deputy Chair, Craft Victoria, Melbourne (2018-2021)
> Member, World Crafts Council - Australia, Melbourne (2019-)
> Advisory Group, Decentring Australian Art, the University of Melbourne (2019-)
> Board Member, Vice President, Northcity4, Melbourne (2019-2021)
> Co-presenter, Creative Currency Conference, Arts Education Victoria (2020)
> Presenter Est. Curator, In Focus Curator Forum, Ballarat Foto Biennale (2019)
> Presenter Yield Forum, Griffith Art Gallery, Griffith (2019)
> Professional Development Art Fairs, New York (FEB-MAR 2019)
> Professional Development Outsider Art Fair, New York (JAN 2019)
> Advisory Panel Creative Victoria, Melbourne (2018-)
> Accredited Membership Craft Victoria (2013 - 2019)
> Presenter European Outsider Art Conference, London (2018)
> Panel Women, Art & Feminism in Australia Symposium, Melbourne (2018)
> Professional Development Collections Management, PGAV, Sale (2018)
> Presenter & Coordinator National Supported Studio Conference (2017)
> Professional Development Curatorial Intensive, Ian Potter, Melbourne (2017)
> Research Venice Biennale, Documenta14 & Skulptur Projekte Münster (2017)
> Research Independent, The Armory Show & NADA, New York (2015, 2017)
> Judge Craft Fresh!, Melbourne (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
> Steering Committee Member Supported Studio Network (SSN) (2015 - 2018)
> Professional Jewellery Membership, Klimt02 (2015, 2016)
> General Membership National Gallery of Victoria (2015, 2016)
> Presenter New Zealand Outsider Art Fair, Auckland (2016)
> Professional Development Leadership Victoria Intensive, Melbourne (2015)
> Presenter Social Impact - Arts Project Australia, Brisbane (2015)
> Professional Development Leadership Coaching, Melbourne (2010)
> Professional Development Senior Executives Forum, Melbourne (2009)
> Research SoFA Chicago (2007)
SELECTED GRANTS (ART PRACTICE)
> Whittlesea Creative Communities Fund (2021)
$2,000, City of Whittlesea: Melbourne
> Australia Council for the Arts, Mid-Career Artist Grant (2015)
$20,000, Australia Council: Sydney
> Australia Council for the Arts, ArtStart Grant (2011)
$10,000, Australia Council: Sydney
> Australia Council for the Arts, Emerging Artist Grant (2008)
$10,000, Australia Council: Sydney
> Grant-In-Aid of Research (2008)
College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington
> Technical Assistance Grant (2006)
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle
> Travel Grant (2006)
College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington
> Travel Grant (2004)
College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington
> South Australian Youth Arts Board (SAYAB) (2004)
Travel Grant, SA
SELECTED GRANTS (ARTS SECTOR)
> Organisation - Visual Arts Grant (2021)
$100,000: Australia Council, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> DFAT Grant (2021) (co-authored)
$40,000: Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Arts Project Australia,
Slominski Projects and Jennifer Lauren Gallery, International partnership
> International Project Grant (2020) (co-authored)
$48,300: Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Project Australia, Slominski
Projects and Jennifer Lauren Gallery, International partnership
> Limb Family Foundation Grant (2019) (co-authored)
$100,000: Limb Family Foundation, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Marketing Grant (2018) (co-authored)
$24,000: The Jack Brockhoff Foundation, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Program Grant (2017)
$29,000: Australia Council, External Curator, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> VicArts Grant (2017)
$40,000: Creative Victoria, Arts Project Australia Exhibitions, Melbourne
> VicArts Grant (2016)
$12,000: Creative Victoria, Tell 'em I'm dead, curated by Suzanne Brown,
Peter Douglas & Eden Menta, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> VicArts Grant (2015)
$12,000: Creative Victoria, Terry Williams Soft Sculptures, Arts Project xxAustralia, curated by Ricky Swallow, White Columns, New York
> Project Grant (2015)
$10,094: Australia Council, It takes more than 140 characters to write
a novel, curated by Dr Vince Alessi, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Community Partnerships Grant (2014)
$34,125: Arts Victoria, KMKY (curated by Linda Judge), Melbourne
> Exhibition Development Fund Grant (2014)
$10,000: NETS Victoria, Polaroid Project, Peter Atkins & Alan Constable
> VicArts Grant (2014)
$20,000: Arts Victoria, Polaroid Project (Peter Atkins & Alan Constable), Arts
Project Australia, Melbourne
> Arts Grant Program (2013)
$16,000: City of Melbourne, Small Universe, Arts Project Australia, curated by
Glenn Dalton & Ching Yee Ng, Melbourne
> Project Grant (2012)
$10,000: Besen Family Foundation, Knowing Me Knowing You, curated by
Linda Judge, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Minor Works Grant (2012)
Disability Services, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Sidney Myer Fund Grant (2008)
$100,000: Gallery infrastructure, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> New Perspectives Grant (2007)
$20,000; Co-authored with Prof. Randy Long & Dr Nicole Jacquard: Indiana
University, Bloomington
> Conferences & Workshops Grant (2006)
Arts Sciences & Humanities Institute: Co-authored Prof. Randy Long & Dr xxNicole Jacquard: Indiana University, Bloomington
> FASA Grant (2006)
Co-authored with Prof. Randy Long: Indiana University, Bloomington
PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY
> Nicolas Estrada (2020)
New Bracelets. Promopress: Barcelona.
> Let Go And Just Do It (2019)
FEM-aFFINITY Essay, National Touring Exhibition Publication, Curated by
Dr Catherine Bell for Arts Project Australia, Melbourne.
> Full Circle (2019)
Self-published. Produced by Linda Hughes, Sim Luttin & Katrina Tyler.
Essay by Sarah Bond, Melbourne.
> Nicolas Estrada (2018)
New Brooches. Promopress: Barcelona. p145 & 159.
> Keepsake (2017)
x Self-published. Produced by Kirrily Hammond and Sim Luttin.
Essay by Dr Jessica Neath. Melbourne.
> Arts Project Australia (2017)
Leo Cussen: Golden Years. Monograph.
x Producer, Editor/Essay. Melbourne.
> Daniela Malev (2017)
x To The Point. Edition Winterwork: Borsdorf. p30, 31.
> Nicolas Estrada (2016)
New Necklaces. Promopress: Barcelona. p42, 59.
> Arts Project Australia (2016)
Terry Williams. Rhythms of the Handmade. Monograph.
Producer, Editor/Essay. Melbourne.
> Arts Project Australia (2016)
Lisa Reid. The Devil's in the Detail. Monograph.
x Producer, Editor/Essay. Melbourne.
> It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn (2015)
x Self-published. Essay by Ramona Barry. Adelaide and Melbourne.
> Claire Brooks (2015)
x Blog: It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn. Adelaide. 29 May 2015.
> Nicolas Estrada (2013)
New Earrings. Promopress: Barcelona. p192.
> Wall Street International (2013)
Shift, Metal Inkorporated, These Moments Existed: Sim Luttin. 29 Jan 2014.
x New York.
> Dan Cormier & Tracy Holmes (2011)
Relief Beyond Belief. Canada. p6
> Nicolas Estrada (2011)
New Rings. Promopress: Barcelona. p41, 197, 239, back cover.
> Lark Crafts (2011)
21st Century Jewelry. Asheville. p340.
> Lark Crafts (2011)
500 Silver Jewellery Designs. Asheville. p56, 297.
> Pieces of Eight (2011)
Piece of the Day: Dark Matter. Pieces of Eight, Melbourne.
> The Museum of Arts and Crafts (2010)
By Example. ITAMI & Sydney College of the Arts: Japan/Sydney. p65, 66, 114.
> Lark Books (2010)
30-Minute Rings. Asheville. p8, 84, 90, 122.
> Lark Books (2009)
30-Minute Earrings, Asheville. p66.
> Pieces of Eight (2008)
The Temporary Nature of Things. Catalogue, Melbourne.
> Lark Books (2008)
Wrap, Stitch, Fold + Rivet. Asheville.
> Lark Books (2008)
Modern Jewelry from Modular Parts. Asheville. p23, 37, 120.
> Lark Books (2008)
500 Pendants + Lockets. Asheville. p247.
> IU News Room (2008)
Miniature Metals Indiana: Indiana University News, Bloomington.
> Lark Books (2007)
500 Earrings. Asheville. p245.
> Lark Books (2006)
500 Necklaces. Asheville. p10.
SELECTED CURATORIAL PROJECTS
> Where The Art Is (2021)
Curator, Arts Project Australia, Collingwood Yards, Melbourne
> Mapping Our Own Future (2020)
Curator, COVID-19 virtual exhibition program: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Arts Project Spring1883 (2019)
Curator & Exhibition Design: The Establishment, Sydney
> Petite Pop (2019)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
> Our Life, Our World (2019)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Pop: Reflections On Popular Culture (2018)
Co-Curator: Wangaratta Art Gallery, Wangaratta
> Arts Project Spring1883 (2018)
Curator & Exhibition Design: Hotel Windsor, Melbourne
> Pop! (2018)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Arts Project Melbourne Art Fair (2018, 2014, 2012, 2010)
Curator, Co-Curator & Exhibition Design: Melbourne Art Fair, Melbourne
> Arts Project Spring1883 (2017)
Curator & Exhibition Design: The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne
> Keepsake (2017)
Co-curator, Radiant Pavilion, Bundoora Homestead, Melbourne
> Leo Cussen: Golden Years (2017)
Curator, solo exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Disparate Lands (2017)
Co-curator, group exhibition: CLIMARTE, The Guild, Melbourne
> Terry Williams: Rhythms of the Handmade (2016)
Co-curator, solo exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Landmarks (2016)
Co-Curator, group exhibition: Counihan Gallery, Melbourne
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> Wild Lands (2016)
Co-Curator, group exhibition: Linden New Art, Melbourne
> Signature Style (2016)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Lisa Reid: The Devil's in the Detail (2015)
Curator, solo exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn (2015)
Curator & Artist, solo exhibition: Gray Street Workshop, Adelaide
> Provocations: Inimitable Voices, The Body & Progressive Thinking (2015)
Curator, film screenings: Gray Street Workshop, Adelaide
> Altered Vistas (2015)
Co-curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Down The Rabbit Hole (2015)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> 6° of Separation (2014)
Curator, group exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Alan Constable: Viewfinder (2012)
Assistant Curator, solo exhibition: Arts Project Australia, Melbourne
> Human Nature (2009)
Co-curator, group exhibition: Warrnambool Art Gallery
> The Temporary Nature of Things (2008)
Curator & Artist: Grunwald Art Gallery, Indiana
> Field of Vision: International Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition (2007)
Co-curator, international group exhibition: Grunwald Art Gallery, Indiana