Venue: Parkdale (G3 Gallery at Shirley Burke Theatre)
An exhibition of jewellery and small objects that explores the impact of waste on our fragile coastline.
Each year, masses of litter make their way into our natural surroundings. Beacons buried in the landscape, flowing through rivers and swallowed by the waves. Walking only a few steps, the human impact on our environment is present.
Five contemporary jewellery and object makers connected to the coast: Melinda Young, Gabbee Stolp, Regina Middleton, Liv Boyle, and Lori Hakim, share their transformative craft practices. Hopeful for change, they each draw attention to the pervasive nature of waste by collecting debris and remodelling it. Cutting, drilling, sewing, threading, filing and processing these materials to tell the stories of their impact on our environment.
Each contemporary maker has a deep connection to the landscape, commenting on the impacts of plastic debris or environmental devastation in their practice.
Part of Radiant Pavilion Naarm/Melbourne Contemporary Jewellery and Object Biennial.
Image credit: Melinda, Young, Swimmers, 2025, fishing lures washed ashore during storms, freshwater pearls, hematite, vintage coral from a broken necklace, vintage Czech glass, carnelian, silk cord. Each 40cm length.
