Structured Connections

Image | Sarah Augusta Murphy, Structures of Belonging, 2025, Titanium, variable | Photography by Sarah Augusta Murphy

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Exhibition Statement 

Structured Connections brings together the work of Alison Jackson, Ingrid Lockley Penc and Sarah Murphy, tracing almost two decades of creative dialogue and collaboration. From early days sharing university workshops to 10 years of exhibiting at KIN Gallery, our practices have evolved in parallel, intertwined through space, conversation and mutual support. This exhibition reflects on the ways our shared environments have shaped our artistic identities, fostering both individual expression and collective growth. Structured Connections celebrates the enduring ties between makers, the structures that sustain us and the rich intersections where our creative paths continue to meet.

Artist Biographies

Alison Jackson

Alison Jackson is a metalsmith based in Braidwood, Australia. Completing a Gold and Silversmithing degree at the Australian National University, Alison holds over two decades of artistic and technical metal forming expertise.
With an aesthetic best described as elegant, timeless and minimal, Alison showcases her work through her fine jewellery, tableware, large scale installation, limited editions and exhibition work.
Alison’s work is held in both public and private collections. A recipient of numerous notable awards and grants such as the Australia Council for the Arts and artsACT project grants, Alison’s work has been exhibited widely within Australia and also internationally.

Ingrid Lockley Penc

Ingrid Lockley Penc is a contemporary jeweller and gallerist with a Bachelor of Design Arts (Gold and Silversmithing) Honours from the Australian National University. She is the Director and owner of KIN Gallery, established in 2015, representing both emerging and established jewellers and designers. Her career includes roles as Creative Director, Partner and instructor at FIVEFOLD Studio (2013–2014), Resident Artist at POCKET Studio with Alison Jackson (2012–2013), and Graduate in Residence at the ANU Gold and Silversmithing Workshop (2010). Ingrid’s work has been exhibited nationally in significant group exhibitions, including multiple of ANCA’s ‘PIN’ series, ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor’ and curated shows at KIN Gallery.

Sarah Augusta Murphy

Sarah Augusta Murphy is a jewellery artist and object maker based in Canberra. Working primarily with industrial metals such as titanium and stainless steel, her practice explores the intersection of geometry, materiality and form. Drawing inspiration from architectural structures and minimalist design, Murphy creates refined, small-scale works that emphasise precision and balance. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the ANU School of Art, where she majored in Gold and Silversmithing.