Diamonds to Die For...

Robert Baines discussed Damien Hirst's 'For the Love of God' (pictured), a human skull cast in platinum and covered in diamonds, on ABC's Radio National, 29.07.07. Here's a link to listen...
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/artworks/stories/2007/1990287.htm

New Auction Location...

Due to an unfortunate twist two weeks before the auction, our booked venue fell through. However, we have rescued the situation, the auction now being held across the road from Trades Hall at upstairs at the
John Curtin Hotel, 29 Lygon st, Carlton,
just around the corner from Victoria st. Same times, 6pm viewing, 7pm bidding. There are very tasty and reasonably priced pub meals downstairs, very reasonable bar prices, and of course fantastic jewellery up for auction. So come along, parking is easy to find, closest train stations are Melbourne Central or Parliament. Hope to see you there.

Flickr

Flickr is a free on line photo sharing site. It is very simple to use, has a clean simple set up, uncluttered with adds or ugly graphics, allowing you to upload, store and showcase your photos. It is a really effective means of storing and showing images of your work and can be accessed either publicly or you can chose to retain privacy on who views your site. There is also a huge community of artists, makers, and arts industry using and communicating through Flickr. As well as a place to store your images, Flickr is a great point of contact and conversation with creative minds all over the globe.
Visit
http://www.flickr.com/
to take a tour.

Upcoming Auction

An initial reminder that the annual 2007 RMIT Gold & Silversmithing Auction is coming up.

It will be held at the Trades Hall Bar, crn Victoria and Lygon streets, Carlton Sth.

Viewing of items will start at 6pm, bidding will commence at 7pm.

We accept credit cards and cash. There is an eftpos machine across the road.

Proceeds go towards the graduate show and publication. Please show your support, come along, bring your friends and bid for some amazing pieces of jewellery.

it's got legs

RMIT Gold and Silversmithing Postgraduate and Alumni Award Exhibition 2007.

Monday 9th July - Friday 13th July

Opening and Awards Presentation
Wednesday 11th July 2007 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Emma Price & Merredith Turnbull

A collaborative show by G&S graduate Meredith Turnbull and Postgraduate Emma Price.
On from 18.05.07 till 09.06.07 at The Narrows, 2/141 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Open Wed to Sat, 12-6pm.

WONDERNAMEL

Now in it's second and final week, collaborative show curated by Kirsten Haydon, Wondernamel is a showcase of G&S student enamelling work.

Based on the idea of a wunderkammer, a space for the collection of objects, this exhibition reflects the joy of colour and the intensity of jewellery and object making in a collection of diverse works united by the use of enamel.

***Congratulations to 3rd year student Anita Van Doorn and 2nd year student Rodrigo Lauthier for their respective awards from Debbie Sheezel and Koodaks for outstanding enamelling achievements.***

Shown at First Site RMIT Union Gallery, Storey Hall Basement, 344 Swanston St Melbourne, from 16th May to the 26th May, Tuesday to Fridays, 11am to 5pm, and weekends, 1.pm to 5pm.