Excessory is a curated group exhibition of contemporary Australian jewellery that explores the transformation of commonplace or ‘excess’ materials into objects of aesthetic, cultural and commercial value. 

 

This is an exhibition for small exhibition spaces. It showcases innovative artists who push the boundaries of what is considered ‘wearable’ and challenges  viewers to reconsider the role of jewellery and the production of value in the contemporary world. It includes unique, peculiar and innovative jewellery pieces, painstakingly created from such materials as paper, discarded household appliances, roadkill and disused window panes. The exhibition explores the methodology, materials and meaning behind the work of six emerging and established jewellery artists: Vernon Bowden, Jeanette James, Mark Vaarwerk, Emily Valentine, Zoe Veness and Rebecca Ward.

 

Excessory is a Museums & Galleries NSW touring exhibition curated by Sarah Samild. 

 

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body

 

AVAILABILITY:

Exhibition Slot 2: 6 September to 18 October 2010

Exhibition Slot 3: 25 October to 5 December 2010

 

For more information contact:

Sarah Samild

Programs & Services Officer

e: sarahs@mgnsw.org.au

t: 61 2 9339 9905

Clockwise from top left: Rebecca Ward, Shard Necklace, 2005; Vernon Bowden, Barb-aryan Neckpiece, 2006; Jeanette James, Palawa Echidna spine necklace, 2009; Zoe Jay Veness, Oval Pendant, 2008

Clockwise from top left: Rebecca Ward, Shard Necklace, 2005; Vernon Bowden, Barb-aryan Neckpiece, 20