Artist Statement
Claire Townsend
I am interested in the nuances of relationships: the subtle aspects of communication and the more obvious impact another makes on our being.
Through jewellery forms I explore the dynamic exchange between dominant, complimentary and equal shapes and in that process construct a metaphor for intimacy and the influence, both supportive and non-supportive, that can have on our sense of self.
I understand the ring as a symbolic carrier of commitment and love, however my forms express other dimensions of relationships.
Reflecting an ideal, the rings are first and foremost objects of desire and represent the beauty we can create within our connections and interactions with others.
Educational Qualifications
| Jan 2009-July 2009 | Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Central Tafe, Perth WA
| | June 2000-July 2001 | Master of Visual Arts (Coursework)
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley Campus
| | Jan 1999-March 1999 | Jewellery Technicians Diploma, Revere Academy of Jewellery Arts,
San Francisco, USA
| | March 1999 | Jewellers of America Bench Certification, Level One Revere Academy,
San Francisco, USA
| | Feb 1997-Dec 1997 | Postgraduate Diploma in Jewellery Production
Curtin University of Technology, Kalgoorlie Campus
| | Jan 1993-Dec 1995 | Bachelor of Art (Art) Jewellery and 3D Design Major
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley Campus
| | Dec 1991 | Graduated Applecross Senior High School, WA
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| Selected Exhibitions |
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| April 2010 | "Signs of Change" Form Gallery, Perth WA |
| April 2010 | JMGA Members Exhibition, Perth Galleries, WA |
| Sept 2009 | "Contemporary Wearables" Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Qld |
| Nov 2008 | National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery |
| Oct 2008 | "The Ring Show" JMGA, Kingfisher Gallery, West Perth,WA |
| Oct 2007 | Solo Exhibition, Katherine Kalaf Gallery, Cottesloe, Perth WA |
| June 2005 | "Contemporary Wearables" Toowoomba Art Gallery, QLD |
| Feb 2004 | "Postcard 04" Linden, St Kilda Center of Contemp" Art, VIC |
| Aug 2002 | "Metal Element V" Quadrivium Gallery, Sydney, NSW |
| Nov 2001 | "SofA 01" John Curtin Gallery, Perth WA |
| June 2001 | "Mirrored" Solo Exhibition, Exhibitionist Gallery, Perth WA |
| Sept 1999 | "City of Perth Art Prize" Craftwest Gallery, Perth, WA |
| Aug 1999 | "Goldfields Art and Jewellery" Perth Mint, Perth, WA |
| July 1998 | "Pure Creation" South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Awards |
| Feb 1998 | "Site-Seeing" Goldfields Art Centre Gallery, Kalgoorlie, WA |
| Dec 1997 | "Hobart City Art Prize" Carnegie Gallery, Hobart, Tas" |
| Aug 1997 | "Pure Creation" South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Awards |
| Dec 1995 | "Six Pack" The Door Gallery, Fremantle, WA |
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