The aims of the exhibition coincides with the theme of Sydney Design 2011 'Old is new again' in several ways:
* Exploration of jewellery as art – continuing recent developments by jewellery practitioners to overcome the boundaries of art and craft presentation by making a shift to the human body as a site for art, whilst small scale crafted objects are arranged to create an installation;
* Rethinking the way we use and value material – exploring how material can have a specific purpose and meaning for the maker. Materials that were not considered for their decorative value in wider society are continuously discovered and reworked. The notion of value in jewellery is also shifting towards a story being told by the maker, and not just the market value of the material;
* Reworking techniques – whereby makers reinvent techniques to cater to their personal story. Whilst employing fundamental techniques that are following on from a long history of making, these processes are challenging conventions and traditions of jewellery making, and;
* Connecting with audiences and consumers through direct communication of a personal concept and story that is not impeded by conventions of value and the market.
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