The BOSS – The Best of Student Silversmithing
Ha Than, Untitled, 2016, 40x40x120mm, Copper, Andrew Barcham
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Map reference number: 59
Melbourne Polytechnic Fairfield Library Ground Floor, Bldg Q, Yarra Bend Rd Fairfield
23 August – 6 September
Tue–Wed 8.30am– 8pm, Thu 8.30am–6pm, Fri 8.30am–5pm Opening: Wed 30 August, 4–6pm
Artist/s: Alumni & Students of Melbourne Polytechnic
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The BOSS is a curated exhibition of the best of student silversmithing work from Melbourne Polytechnic students. Current students, recent graduates and Alumni from the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design present work that was completed whilst enrolled and undertaking study at Melbourne Polytechnic.
The Silversmithing component of study at Melbourne Polytechnic is scheduled in the first year of the program and is the first time students are encouraged to investigate their own understanding of their practice and how this can be reflected in an object. It is incredibly challenging for many of our students however when guided and supported the results are sophisticated, fresh and well-conceived. The finished pieces reflect an ability to grapple with a connection to metal, metal forming, repetitive loud noise, the tough hand, physical exertion, conceptual practice and modes of representation they never imagined were possible.
The Silversmithing component of study at Melbourne Polytechnic is scheduled in the first year of the program and is the first time students are encouraged to investigate their own understanding of their practice and how this can be reflected in an object. It is incredibly challenging for many of our students however when guided and supported the results are sophisticated, fresh and well-conceived. The finished pieces reflect an ability to grapple with a connection to metal, metal forming, repetitive loud noise, the tough hand, physical exertion, conceptual practice and modes of representation they never imagined were possible.
a. Sarra Tzijan, vessels, 2016, copper and silver, 50x30mm, Andrew Barcham
b. Ha Than, Utensils, 2016, Brass, 50x20mm (various), Andrew Barcham
b. Ha Than, Utensils, 2016, Brass, 50x20mm (various), Andrew Barcham
About
The Melbourne Polytechnic Jewellery and Object Design Program sits within the Visual Arts Department in the School of Creative Arts and has been delivering jewellery training for over 40 years. The jewellery program is delivered across 2 campuses and includes Certificate II, & III, jewellery apprenticeships, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
The programs focus predominantly on developing strong hand-working skills and in the higher levels exploration of the conceptual aspects of designing and crafting jewellery and objects in encouraged. Industry knowledge, experience and networking are an integral part of the program as they enable students to graduate with the confidence to start their own jewellery business, design studios and or creative practice.
The Melbourne Polytechnic Jewellery and Object Design Program sits within the Visual Arts Department in the School of Creative Arts and has been delivering jewellery training for over 40 years. The jewellery program is delivered across 2 campuses and includes Certificate II, & III, jewellery apprenticeships, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
The programs focus predominantly on developing strong hand-working skills and in the higher levels exploration of the conceptual aspects of designing and crafting jewellery and objects in encouraged. Industry knowledge, experience and networking are an integral part of the program as they enable students to graduate with the confidence to start their own jewellery business, design studios and or creative practice.
