crosspollination

Once I decided to let myself be interested in jewellery, it was everywhere I looked. Not just the typical earrings/ring/necklace combos, or glittery forgettables in 18k gold, but intimately crafted objet d’art. A lilliputian world of social commentary and exquisitely wrought personal creativity. Like this work by David Neale. The methodology and commentary on these lyrical pieces (on Neale’s website) is accessible and quite evocative to me, which I don’t find with some contemporary art.

Neale’s work, as well as Julie Blyfield’s, shown below, make me want to hop on the next plane to Melbourne.

I found these two artists through some amazing sites. Check out Gallery Funaki, either online or in person, as it’s heralded to be the best jewellery gallery in this southern quadrant of the world. Another excellent resource and community is Klimt02.