THIS IS HOW WE

Forwards backwards upside-down; by MüCKE

 Senorita, brooch; by Emma Grace

From the FRONT: Forwards backwards upside-down #2; by MüCKE When 2 becomes 1; by MüCKE Study of Drapery in Silver, neckpiece; by Emma Grace

From the FRONT: The New Power Generation, neckpiece; by Emma Grace Study of Drapery in Gold, neckpiece; by Emma Grace 1 + 1= a jumpsuit; by MüCKE

I planned to rattle on to you about how magical the whole experience has been for me.  but no.  instead I thought I'd just offer you some visuals.  leaving a little to your imagination.  and. hoping that you'll get to see the show in the flesh. for your own little eyes. possibly invoking some kind of response. from you. from the outside.  and. if not. that is ok too.  regardless. I can confidently say. 

I am happy.

All jewellery and clothing was made using reclaimed materials.
Wearit is on at Stockroom in Kyneton Victoria until Sunday 3rd April 2011

Sustainability at its best

Emma Grace Treasury workshop

The Treasury is a jewellery "fix-it- remake it- recreate it-preserve it- don't throw it out!" workshop being run this weekend by the clever and talented jeweller, Emma Grace.  I've also been invited along this weekend to share some ideas and inspirations on adapting old things into new things.  

In Emma's words, this it what the workshops are all about:

"It is an opportunity to re-connect with the idea of community; to exchange skills, materials, thoughts and inspiration. Participants will sit around the table with plates of food and tattered jewellery piled high and leave at the end of the day with a bundle of ‘new’ jewellery and a bunch of new friends.

The Treasury is about sustainable fashion – moving away from ‘throw-away culture’ and leading back towards the way we used to live; where if something broke, you fixed it, and if it got old, you made it into something new."

Wow.  I love it.  Come join us!

Tix are $20. Sunday 31^st Oct, 2pm-4.30pm. RSVP here to get involved!

9 days to go!

Just nine more days for you to check out our show as part of the festival How you make it, on at Craft Victoria. Here is a small excerpt from the shows artist statement.

"In sharing stories we are able to spread knowledge, expand ideas and inject new meaning into the lives and experiences of people. The Kitchen, a focal point for this show, becomes a place for the makers Hall and Mucke, to come together to do just this. Through the installation and creation of objects, jewellery and fashion, the audience are invited to experience this conversation.

Kitchen Kitchen, physically shows us ways to re-think the objects and things that lie dormant around us everyday. Inspired by these undervalued and discarded items, Hall and Mucke are able to effectively transform them into something new and contemporary."

There will be closing drinks and artist talks at 2pm on Friday the 11th September. You can also meet the artists when they work in the space on both Thursday the 3rd and 10th September. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.