Brent Dakis’ latest collection for Depths of the Never Never is a stunning assortment of pendants created from vintage finds. ’The Lingering Shadow of Time Travellers’ collection features pieces made from bygone treasures including pocket watch casings, brass stampings, hat pins, watch-part storage vials and black & white photographs. One of the standout pieces from the collection is The Prophet, a collage of re-cycled sterling silver, 9ct gold, copper and brass set in a sterling silver pocket watch casing. For those with a vintage aesthetic and a love of time-worn beauty this latest collection will no doubt get pulses racing . . .
After a brief hiatus I’m back with all the latest from TK HQ. I’ve had a great summer discovering much creative talent, so keep tuned as I announce who will be joining the Tribe Katalyst fold in 2010.
In the meantime feast your eyes on a gorgeous piece by emerging Tasmanian jewellery designer Anna M Williams. The Misty Highlands Brooch - a little piece of the Tasmanian wilderness right there on your lapel . . .
Here’s a peek at Simone Pfister’s work bench . . . as you can see Simone has created some stunning pieces as part of her sterling silver, doily collection. I’m totally in love with the doily rings!
Melbourne fans of Simone Pfister & Amanda Sheen are now very much in luck . . a selection of Simone and Amanda’s jewellery is now available at the ultra-delightful retail emporium, Sedonia. Pop in and say hi to Inge and Nicola and peruse their beautifully designed, hand-picked wares. Sedonia is located at 41 Gamon St, Seddon.
Brent Dakis is one clever guy. Brent takes broken vintage watches and timepieces and turns them into absolutely stunning jewellery - necklaces, earrings, cufflinks. Tribe Katalyst isn’t the only one to be enamoured of Brent’s talent - Handmade Melbourne has recognised him as one of Melbourne’s top artisans in their 2009 edition. Keep tuned - you’re going to be hearing a lot more about Brent and Depths of the Never Never.
Tribe Katalyst is proud to be working with Tasmanian jewellery designer and artist, Simone Pfister. Simone’s work explores the idea of identity through memory, clothing, collections and found objects, with source material coming from both personal and collective narratives and memories of the everyday.
For those who will be in Hobart between June 5 and July 1, make sure you visit Handmark Gallery and check out Simone’s latest exhibition of jewellery and works on paper. As for those on the big island, you can expect to see Simone’s work in select galleries and retailers soon.
Amanda Sheen is one of Tasmania’s most talented jewellery designers. After a hiatus from all things jewellery, Amanda is about to step back in the studio and rekindle the love. Her delicate yet outspoken flower brooches are set to win hearts when they become available on the big island over coming months. Keep tuned.