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Moving to West End
After 14 fabulous years on Brunswick Street New Farm, we are moving to the other side of the river, West End. The last day of trading on Brunswick street is Saturday 7th April. Stay tune for the next exciting new chapter of Ari Jewellery!
A favourite always
Sterling silver, solid, blob rings with super flat top, set with a 2mm diamond adds just enough sparkle $399.
Commemorative
The sentimental and commemorative value that jewellery holds is undeniably one of the main reasons we are so attached to these objects. Jewellery stays in the family and often has matriarchal lineage. Hand engraving is a beautiful way to capture an image on metal. My olive branches, birds, boats, anchors and byzantine crosses are engraved by Duncan Vickers.
Paper chains
A symbol of connectedness and playfulness these paper chains are inspired by the paper chains we all made as children. Three oversized links are finished off with a long leather link.
Silver opens at Museum of Brisbane
Silver is a new exhibition at the wonderfully restored Museum of Brisbane. Curated by Jacqueline Armistead, six jewellers have been paired up with six photographers to collaborate on new artworks inspired by Brisbane. I was lucky to be paired up with the talented Michael Cooke (as pictured) I won’t say too much about the show and let the art do the talking. Until 27 April 2014.
First and last images by Museum of Brisbane photographer Chelsea Sipthorp. Museum of Brisbane‘Things I Love’ by Megan Morton
Last Wed night I attended the launch and signing of Megan Morton’s new book ‘Things I Love’. The book is filled with tons of interesting people and their spaces like Paula Hayes and Martyn Thompson. Our old house is featured in the ‘Houses I Love’ chapter. Books are available at ARI Jewellery and all signed by the beautiful Megan Morton.
My mood board – on the inside cover. This board is usually dripping with jewels in the shop front window or at the back of the workshop covered in sketches and samples for new pieces.
100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor’ was launched at Gallery Artisan last Thursday to celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day. 100 great Australian women paired up with a jeweller to produce a brooch in response to their stories. I was paired up with Dr Dorothy Hill a geologist that worked extensively in Queensland. I really enjoyed this project as there were some lovely connections. I choose mica from Mt Isa and sapphire from Rubyvale. The simple claw setting allows the materials to speak for themselves. If you are interested in contemporary jewellery this is a must see show. ‘Tinker Tailor’ continues to 12th November and will continue on a National Tour.Gallery Artisan 381 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley Q
In this month’s Belle magazine
In this month’s Belle my paintings get a plug. It reads….‘LIVING MEMORIES Childhood images from school readers are the basis of Ari Athans’ spirited paintings (Reconstruct above) but there’s nothing childlike about her work .Perhaps it’s her canvas of rusted sheet steel, or the layers of Greek alphabet shapes. At Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane, May 3 to 22′.
This painting has sold however I have almost finished 5 works and they should be up on Edwina Corlette Gallery website soon!
