Exhibitions 5 June – 18 July 2009

Evert Nijland, Riflessa, bracelet, glass & silver, 2007

Evert Nijland, Riflessa, bracelet, glass & silver, 2007.

Timothy Information limited, Unkown 4, brooch, metal & paint, 2007

Timothy Information limited, Unkown 4, brooch, metal & paint, 2007.

Robert Baines, Meaner than Yellow, pendant, silver, powdercoat, paint, 2008

Robert Baines, Meaner than Yellow, pendant, silver, powdercoat, paint, 2008.


SCHMUCK 2009

This annual exhibition, originating in Munich and now its fiftieth year, is widely recognised as the premier exposition of international contemporary jewellery. It is an honour for an artist to be selected for inclusion and we are equally honoured that RMIT Gallery has been chosen as the venue outside Germany to present this prestigious body of some sixty works. Year after year the names of the contributors comprise a role call of some of the most renowned and innovative jewellery practitioners. Likewise, the outstanding quality of the work reflects a mastery of materials both traditional and experimental, continuously challenging and reinventing the formal conventions and concepts of wearable jewellery.

Brooch anodised aluminium, monel, 2003 & Ring, stainless steel, synthetic ruby disc, 1972

Brooch anodised aluminium, monel, 2003 & Ring, stainless steel, synthetic ruby disc, 1972.

Vessel, anodised aluminium, titanium, 2009

Vessel, anodised aluminium, titanium, 2009.

Armring 1990 anodised aluminium, gold 750, granite

Armring 1990 anodised aluminium, gold 750, granite.


Johannes Kuhnen - a survey of innovation

Johannes Kuhnen has made a pioneering contribution to Australian design and gold and silver smithing through his commitment as a generous educator and innovative practitioner. This exhibition will create linkages between his earlier works, some of which was made in Germany prior to migrating to Australia and new work specifically produced for this exhibition and this will be done both with objects and through a catalogue/monograph to be launched at the opening venue. The exhibition will borrow from Australian public and private collections to facilitate the demonstration of connecting design elements in the work from both significant streams in Kuhnen’s work in jewellery and hollowware.

RMIT Gallery curates Fracture Gallery @ Fed Square

Throughout 2009, RMIT Gallery will be curating a series of exhibitions at the Fracture Gallery.