100s of Rings, by forty artists

Opens Friday 2 October 2009

Studio Ingot

The ring is a symbol universally interpreted as a marker of an emotional or spiritual bond. This simple object has always reflected the wearer and communicated a social context. As a symbol, the ring has always generated mystery, power, magic and desire.

Since its earliest appearance in archaeological finds, the ring has always been a subject of historical reflection. Design and materials have communicated both the artist’s voice and the wearer’s desires. One of the few items worn that is worn daily, a ring serves as both a talisman and reminder.

As a poignant gift the ring communicates: Affection, Love, Betrothal, Commitment, Engagement, Mourning, Celebration, Congratulations, Friendship, Luck or Thank you.

In a contemporary context, rings approach the definition of sculpture. They may please or provoke, sending a powerful communication from the wearer about their personal style or beliefs.

Platinum, white gold , silver, corian, recycled plastic, diamond, ruby, pearl, titanium, yellow gold, green sapphire, black diamond.

Artists:

Studio Ingot represents over 60 Australian jewellery and silversmithing artisans.

newe anticke locketts inspired from the year sixteen hundred – sweete sentiment within – a lovers token woulde conceal locketts withe woven chaynes and furnished withe prettie enamells of sylver and of plaine golde and brite sett with jewells

Thanks to Mal and Barbara for sending me these pictures of Barbara Heath’s recent commissions. They really are fabulous, there are some lucky people out there. For a peek into Barbara’s studio and Mal’s adventures in the world of Urban Archaeology, visit http://viewersite.wordpress.com/

18ct Yellow Gold Textured and Lace work, Pink Sapphires, Red Coral

Sautoir 2008, Handmade star wire chain 18ct Yellow Gold, Spinel beads, Qld Boulder Opal, Baroque Pearl, textured Infinity symbol, Govett-Brewster Gallery - New Plymouth New Zealand

18ct Gold Lariat 2008 Commission

Barbara Heath – Katherine Kalaf Gallery

newe anticke locketts inspired from the year sixteen hundred – sweete sentiment within – a lovers token woulde conceal locketts withe woven chaynes and furnished withe prettie enamells of sylver and of plaine golde and brite sett with jewells.

Katherine Kalaf Gallery