The Ring
100s of Rings, by forty artists
Opens Friday 2 October 2009
Studio Ingot
Shop 2, 234 Brunswick StFitzroy Victoria 3065
ph 03 9415 6000
www.studioingot.com.au
The ring is a symbol universally interpreted as a marker of an emotional or spiritual bond. This simple object has always reflected the wearer and communicated a social context. As a symbol, the ring has always generated mystery, power, magic and desire.
Since its earliest appearance in archaeological finds, the ring has always been a subject of historical reflection. Design and materials have communicated both the artist’s voice and the wearer’s desires. One of the few items worn that is worn daily, a ring serves as both a talisman and reminder.
As a poignant gift the ring communicates: Affection, Love, Betrothal, Commitment, Engagement, Mourning, Celebration, Congratulations, Friendship, Luck or Thank you.
In a contemporary context, rings approach the definition of sculpture. They may please or provoke, sending a powerful communication from the wearer about their personal style or beliefs.
Platinum, white gold , silver, corian, recycled plastic, diamond, ruby, pearl, titanium, yellow gold, green sapphire, black diamond.
Artists:
Brendan Adair-Smith Annaig Bidan Jane Bowden Katherine Bowman Madeleine Brown Michelle Cangiano Michael De Vildosola Raymond de Zwart Jeanette Dyke Nina Ellis Norman Fell Michael Fletcher Yuri Fujiyama Darren Harvey Barbara Heath Nicky Hepburn Birgit Holdinghausen Pennie Jagiello Bridget Kennedy Rebecca Kim Anette Kortenhaus Fiona Kwong Catherine Large Katheryn Leopoldseder Coconut Lu Shine Myung-ok Shin Belinda Newick Mary Odorcic David Parker Cass Partington Rebecca Pocock Amy Renshaw Sarah Ross Regine Schwarzer Zoe Jay Veness Kathryn Wardill Robin Wells Leonie WestbrookStudio Ingot represents over 60 Australian jewellery and silversmithing artisans.
Studio Ingot Shop 2, 234 Brunswick StFitzroy Victoria 3065
ph 03 9415 6000
www.studioingot.com.au
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Tags: Amy Renshaw, Anette Kortenhaus, Annaig Bidan, Barbara Heath, Belinda Newick, Birgit Holdinghausen, Brendan Adair-Smith, Bridget Kennedy, Cass Partington, Catherine Large, Coconut Lu, Darren Harvey, David Parker, Fiona Kwong, Jane Bowden, Jeanette Dyke, Katherine Bowman, Katheryn Leopoldseder, Kathryn Wardill, Leonie Westbrook, Madeleine Brown, Mary Odorcic, Michael De Vildosola, Michael Fletcher, Michelle Cangiano, Nicky Hepburn, Nina Ellis, Norman Fell, Rebecca Kim, Rebecca Pocock, Regine Schwarzer, Robin Wells, Sarah Ross, Shine Myung-ok Shin, Yuri Fujiyama, Zoe Jay Veness
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