Talking Points
Australian National University, School of Art and Design
Bifei Cao, PhD Graduation transition process, January 2017, Australia brand baby milk powder, wood glue, baby oil, Pigments, silver plated copper, Nickel, 180mm x 330mm x 390mm Photo: S.Cottrell
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Map reference number: 58
Australian National University House
Lvl 11, 52 Collins St, Melbourne 29 August – 2 September
Daily 10.30am–6pm Opening: Tue 29 August, 5.30–7.30pm
To be opened by Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC Artist/s: Current students, alumni and visiting scholars from ANU School of Art & Design, Gold & Silversmithing workshop
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Talking Points presents recent works from makers connected with the gold and silversmithing program at Australian National University (ANU), School of Art and Design. The backdrop for this exhibition is the boardroom table located at ANU house in Collins Street. We present a diverse range of dialogues, interests and concerns that have emerged through ANU gold and silversmithing studio over the last 40 years. The meeting table seems appropriate platform for the interests this exhibition presents, as it is a place where complex dialogues converge. Themes explored include cross-cultural enquiry, material and sensorial concerns and the intersection of visual languages.
a. Thomas O'Hara, Untitled Object, Eucalyptus wood, 250mm x 220mm x 200mm
b. Nyx Matthews, Unflatware, stainless steel, leather, upholstery thread
c. Kristina Neumann, Pendant #1, gold plated brass, nylon cord
b. Nyx Matthews, Unflatware, stainless steel, leather, upholstery thread
c. Kristina Neumann, Pendant #1, gold plated brass, nylon cord
About the Artist
Rohan Nicol is an artist, academic and curator with interests encompassing jewellery, silversmithing and design. He holds Qualifications from the Australian National University and Charles Sturt University where he was awarded a PhD. His awards include the prestigious Bombay Sapphire design award and funding to conduct research from the Australia Council and Australian Universities. He regularly exhibits at peak venues in Australia and internationally. His work is held in collections including the Powerhouse Museum and the National Gallery of Australia.
Rohan Nicol is an artist, academic and curator with interests encompassing jewellery, silversmithing and design. He holds Qualifications from the Australian National University and Charles Sturt University where he was awarded a PhD. His awards include the prestigious Bombay Sapphire design award and funding to conduct research from the Australia Council and Australian Universities. He regularly exhibits at peak venues in Australia and internationally. His work is held in collections including the Powerhouse Museum and the National Gallery of Australia.
