CODES IN PARALLEL
In addition to the international exhibition we present a festival program of exhibitions and events by craft artists, galleries, art spaces and craft groups in support of the IOTA24 theme. August – October 2024, Western Australia.
- This festival event has passed.
Banner and Badge
Artists
Melissa Cameron
Description
A solo exhibition by jeweller and public artist Melissa Cameron, presenting her take on the traditional forms of protest signage and adornment, banners and badges.
It consists of impeccably crafted large hangings alongside works of fine jewellery, made from a raft of non-traditional materials. It showcases pieces not seen outside the USA, made during the 6.5 years she spent living in Seattle, and continues with works made since her return to Perth.
Cameron’s large pieces use found materials to help convey their messages of social and environmental justice. They are exhibited with their jewellery-scale ancestors, pieces representing pivotal moments of her last 12 years of practice. Joining these is a suite of new jewels, made from the remnants and offcuts of her latest banner work rapidlyclosingwindow… #1, also making its debut in this exhibition.
The show coincides with the Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia conference on 5 October, and will host artist talks.
Media
Jewellery & Metalsmithing
Special Events
Exhibition Opening: 4 October, 6pm – 8pm
Talk: 6 October, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Gallery Opening Hours
Mon – Sun: 10am – 4pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair & pram accessible.
Image Credit
Melissa Cameron, fuckthispresident…, 2017, stainless steel, titanium, vitreous enamel, 12 x 6.5 x 1cm. Photo: Melissa Cameron.
Acknowledgement
This exhibition is possible with the support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.