Full circle - wall brooches

work in progress of some ‘wall booches’ I’ve been working on for the Christmas showcase. I’ve been looking into sacred geometry and having a play. I love the shadows the shapes cast, and the glow reflected from behind by the painted backs….and yes, they can be taken from the wall and worn on the location of ‘body’.

- Bridget

Bridget and I are very excited about a recent editorial in the Australian Art Review. We’re in the November edition that came out yesterday.  Its on Page 23 in the aArtlook section and was written by Patricia Anderson. Images of work by Emma Fielden,  Sian Edwards and Maureen Faye-Chauhan

I’m so excited! Mel and I feel like kids again…lots of little parcels full of delicious goodies and special treats have been arriving in the gallery! This weekend our Christmas showcase gets setup… unpacked a lovely series of work from Roseanne Bartley this morning. Brooches fabricated from ring pulls, all painted white with striking flouro element in the centre, a sumptuous brooch and an exciting neckpiece with elements of the tops of Macdonalds plastic spoons.  Just love it! thought they were little white teeth at first….I sooo need another pair of glasses….Fans of RB’s work are going to be fighting over these pieces!

I got out the studio camera to take some snaps of some of the work that’s been arriving…..but the battery was dead….so stay tuned for images !!

On Wed night we have the AGNSW WAGS group cocktail party at 2 Danks. It’s looking like a big night, with all the galleries open. Our showcase is going to be a feast for their eyes!

A photo of some of Emma Fielden’s beautiful work in the show (photo taken by Emma)

You may have noticed that it’s that time of year again. The department stores have started to play christmas carols and it seems almost everything is covered in glitter and shinny things.

Here at 20/17 we are celebrating Christmas the only way we know how with not one, but two fabulous and exciting Christmas shows.

Firstly we have our annual Christmas Showcase
Exhibiting over 20 Jewellers from across Australia.
Running from the 10th November – 24th December
Drinks Saturday 14th November 4-6pm

Secondly we have FEAST, a satellite show in the Depot Gallery.
Hosting Jewellers from Australia and New Zealand responding to the idea of a FEAST, this exhibition will celebrate the predetermined as well as the gloriously spontaneous moments that happen around the Christmas feasting table.
Running from 20th – 24th December
Drinks and Feasting Sunday 20th December 3-6pm

Check back for updates and some images that i’ll be posting soon, so stay tuned.

Cheers – Zoe

If you’ve visited the gallery on a recent Sunday you may have notice a new face.

Zoe Brand haas been with us for a few months and is a new and welcome addition to Studio 20/17.

Check ot Zoe’s blog to find out more about the person behind the face – mwvbrand.blogspot.com/

We are now calling for expressions of interst for the gallery’s 2009 Christmas showcase. Opening mid November, it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase and sell new work during this busy period.

We are looking for original and contemporary jewellery that demonstrates standards of excellence in both design and manufacture. Ideally, work would able to be restocked if purchased.

Note: Selected artists are required to provide at least 3 works.

For new artists to the gallery, your expression of interest should include:

-         Resume
-         Artist Statement (the theme behind the work, inspirations, materials etc)
-         List of work you intend to submit (with medium and pricing info – RRP please, please note: Studio 20/17 takes 44% commission on retail price)
-         Up to 5 JPEG good resolution images (either of the work you intend to submit, or previous work, with a detailed description of the work you intend to submit). PLEASE keep image sizes under 500kb if sending by email.

KEY DATES

30^th August 2009 -  Expressions of interest due (late applications are unable to be accepted).

4^th September 2009 – Selected artists informed.

30^th October 2009 - Selected artist’s work required with completed paperwork.

Expressions of Interest are accepted via post, email or in person to:
Bridget Kennedy and Melanie Ihnen

Studio 20/17
6b/2 Danks St
Waterloo
NSW 2017

E: submissions@studio2017.com.au   T: (02) 9698 7999

This time i remembered to take a few photos at the opening….and some of the work too!

wow, it’s been an interesting few days…..the postal gremlins have been extra busy! We had one parcel from New Zealand that took 3 weeks to get to us. Another parcel delivered by courier to the incorrect address (and someone actually signed for it), a courier who kept missing us and not leaving any notes, and an express post parcel that went missing for a few days…..but it all came together today…the last of it arriving late this morning…needless to say, it made the installation an interesting experience…but now it’s all up and looks fabulous for our drinkies tomorrow night!

When we’re not at the bench or in the gallery, Mel and I have been honing our IT skills and we’ve recently completed our new website. On it you can see some of the gorgeous work by our gallery artists as well as more information about the studio and what’s currently happening in the space…..check it out at www.studio2017.com.au

Sorcha Flett

It’s been a busy day in the gallery today with a constant stream of visitors to the ‘paper text’ exhibition. Mel and I are in the process of getting things in place for our next exhibition – our annual brooch show….with a diverse range of work by both Australian and International artists…Alice Potter, Alison Jackson, Anna Davern, Bridie Lander, Cheryl Sills, Christopher Hodges, Claire Mc Alister, Emma Fielden, Jessica Dare, Jo Piper, Ky Curran, Leah Tarlo, Marina Antoniou, Marta Miguel, Melissa Cameron, Natalia Krasnodebska, Peter Deckers, Regine Schwarzer, Roseanne Bartley, Sharon Turner, Sonya Scott, Sorcha Flett and Susan Frisch

Roseanne Bartley