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Godwana Stem | Lime + Blue
Regular price $660.00 Save $-660.00Material: Silk, cashmere, wool
Dimensions: Most scarves are 180 cm in length. The widths vary between 16-52 cm approximately
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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Miniature Long Weave Bicornual
Regular price $650.00 Save $-650.00Materials: Hot blown glass with canework
Dimensions: H 12 cm x W 7 cm
Meet the Maker: Aunty Jenni Kemarre Martiniello in an Award winning visual artist, poet, writer, and photographer of Arrernte, Chinese and Anglo-Celtic descent. She is a highly respected Arrernte glass artist from Central Australia who combines the traditional Aboriginal practice of weaving with the European practice of glass making.
Jenni’s glass works have been exhibited in numerous exhibitions, including solo exhibitions at Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra Glassworks and Sabbia Gallery in Sydney.
Photos: 5 Foot Photography
Miniature Long Weave Eel Trap
Regular price $620.00 Save $-620.00Materials: Hot blown glass with canework
Dimensions: H 5 cm x W 14 cm
Meet the Maker: Aunty Jenni Kemarre Martiniello in an Award winning visual artist, poet, writer, and photographer of Arrernte, Chinese and Anglo-Celtic descent. She is a highly respected Arrernte glass artist from Central Australia who combines the traditional Aboriginal practice of weaving with the European practice of glass making.
Jenni’s glass works have been exhibited in numerous exhibitions, including solo exhibitions at Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra Glassworks and Sabbia Gallery in Sydney.
Photos: 5 Foot Photography
Axis Earrings
Regular price $680.00 Save $-680.00A sleek titanium drop swings freely to find it's point of balance on a handmade gold hoop.
Material: Titanium, 375 yellow gold
Dimensions: 55 mm gold hoop with 55 mm titanium drop
Meet the Maker: Phoebe Porter Titanium, stainless steel and aluminium are Phoebe Porter’s signature materials. She successfully combines these industrial metals with precious elements to create hand crafted pieces that are elegant, sculptural and spare. Phoebe brings precision and an intimate knowledge of materials and processes to her work, often starting with the fastening mechanism, which becomes integral to the design.
Tessellating | Multi Colour
Regular price $990.00 Save $-990.00Material: Silk, Differential shrinkage wool, linen
Dimensions: Most scarves are 180 cm in length. The widths vary between 16-52 cm approximately
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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Bubble | black + white
Regular price $990.00 Save $-990.00Material: Silk, linen, wool
Dimensions: Most scarves are 180 cm in length. The widths vary between 16-52 cm approximately
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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Bubble | Orange + Blue
Regular price $990.00 Save $-990.00Material: Differential shrinkage bands
Dimensions: Most scarves are 180 cm in length. The widths vary between 16-52 cm approximately
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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Brace 'n' Bit
Regular price $800.00 Save $-800.00Materials: Recycled Steel
Dimensions: H: 60cm x W: 31cm
About the maker: Sean Meany's creative endeavours traverse a landscape of whimsy, illusion and enigma. His portfolio melds a range of components, from sculptural works of imaginative creatures using recycled materials to contemplative pieces that push the boundaries of perception and photographic works that explore the world of liminal space. Within his arts practice, he seeks to shed light on the potential for rejuvenation and innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of materials and techniques to foster fresh avenues for artistic expression.
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Large Botanical Wrap
Regular price $750.00 Save $-750.00Materials: Silk, Cashmere
Dimensions: Approx L 176cm x 55 cm W
Care: Warm hand wash in approved wool wash, dry flat in shade. Delicate item.
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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Sterling Silver Brooch with Moissanite
Regular price $812.00 Save $-812.00The handcrafted brooch is made in sterling silver, set with 9 Moissanite in a flush setting and a 5mm moissanite.
Material: Sterling Silver, Moissanite
Dimensions: 50 mm x 65 mm x 12 mm
About the Maker: Trained in the Goldsmith School in Bardon after having attended a 5 day retreat which was the journey that instigated a rediscovery of a love of jewellery making under the tutelage of Meghan O'Rourke.
Metal is re-useable, sustainable, and skill is required to handcraft pieces whether it be thorough recycling metal- and making sheet and wire, or carving wax to cast pieces which are then worked on by hand.
These pieces are bold and born of experience- the latest pieces being reminiscent of the ocean with its infinite texture and movement.
Mixing alloys- are a favorite. Using sterling silver, gold, and Palladium Silver which has the hardness of 14ct gold and tarnish resistant. Pieces are flush set with gems such as natural and CVD diamonds, sparkling moissanite, garnet, topaz, peridot, with items being unique and reflecting a style which is outgoing but elegant and one of a kind.
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Monstera Leaf Sterling Silver Spoon
Regular price $590.00 Save $-590.00A handcrafted sterling silver spoon with a 9ct gold vine and a sterling silver Monstera leaf.
Material: Sterling Silver, 9ct Gold Wire,
Dimensions: 135 mm x 28 mm x 2 mm
About the Maker: Trained in the Goldsmith School in Bardon after having attended a 5 day retreat which was the journey that instigated a rediscovery of a love of jewellery making under the tutelage of Meghan O'Rourke.
Metal is re-useable, sustainable, and skill is required to handcraft pieces whether it be thorough recycling metal- and making sheet and wire, or carving wax to cast pieces which are then worked on by hand.
These pieces are bold and born of experience- the latest pieces being reminiscent of the ocean with its infinite texture and movement.
Mixing alloys- are a favorite. Using sterling silver, gold, and Palladium Silver which has the hardness of 14ct gold and tarnish resistant. Pieces are flush set with gems such as natural and CVD diamonds, sparkling moissanite, garnet, topaz, peridot, with items being unique and reflecting a style which is outgoing but elegant and one of a kind.
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Oak Leaf Sterling Silver Spoon
Regular price $570.00 Save $-570.00A handcrafted sterling silver spoon with an oak leaf.
Material: Sterling Silver, 9ct Gold Wire,
Dimensions: 150 mm x 30 mm x 2 mm
About the Maker: Trained in the Goldsmith School in Bardon after having attended a 5 day retreat which was the journey that instigated a rediscovery of a love of jewellery making under the tutelage of Meghan O'Rourke.
Metal is re-useable, sustainable, and skill is required to handcraft pieces whether it be thorough recycling metal- and making sheet and wire, or carving wax to cast pieces which are then worked on by hand.
These pieces are bold and born of experience- the latest pieces being reminiscent of the ocean with its infinite texture and movement.
Mixing alloys- are a favorite. Using sterling silver, gold, and Palladium Silver which has the hardness of 14ct gold and tarnish resistant. Pieces are flush set with gems such as natural and CVD diamonds, sparkling moissanite, garnet, topaz, peridot, with items being unique and reflecting a style which is outgoing but elegant and one of a kind.
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Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE12
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE12.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE01
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE01.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 3 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE07
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE07.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE09
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE08.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE04
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE04.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.5 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch Canberra - RE18 - Carillion (Red + Silver)
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00General Assembly - Canberra is inspired by the considered plan and built environment of our capital city. Developed for a special event at Workshop Bilk, the starting points for the designs are Marion Mahony Griffin's beautiful drawings of Walter Burley Griffin's vision for Canberra.
Edition number RE18.
Materials: Aluminium, titanium, glass, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8.5 cm (h) x 1.5 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda. - Merryn Gates
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE10
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE10.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE06
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE06
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE08
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE08.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE05
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE05.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d)
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch Canberra - RE24 - Roundabout (Silver + Red)
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00General Assembly - Canberra is inspired by the considered plan and built environment of our capital city. Developed for a special event at Workshop Bilk, the starting points for the designs are Marion Mahony Griffin's beautiful drawings of Walter Burley Griffin's vision for Canberra.
Limited edition RE24.
Materials: Aluminium, titanium, glass, stainless steel
Dimensions: 4.5 cm (h) x 4.5 cm (w) 0.5 cm (d)
General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda. - Merryn Gates
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch Canberra - RE14 - Parliamentary Triangle (Black + Red)
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00General Assembly - Canberra is inspired by the considered plan and built environment of our capital city. Developed for a special event at Workshop Bilk, the starting points for the designs are Marion Mahony Griffin's beautiful drawings of Walter Burley Griffin's vision for Canberra.
Limited edition RE14.
Materials: Aluminium, titanium, glass, stainless steel
Dimensions: 4.5 cm (h) x 4.5 cm (w) 0.5 cm (d)
General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda. - Merryn Gates
Special Edition General Assembly Brooch - RE02
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Studio Hacienda (2005–2008) was established in a factory space in Abbotsford by Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter following an Australia Council funded mentorship of Phoebe by Blanche in 2005.
The General Assembly brooches were developed as a series of designed and engineered component parts that, when assembled, are redolent of the built structures of Melbourne and Canberra.
Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of serial production demonstrated in the work of craftspeople such as Melbourne contemporary jeweller, Susan Cohn, and German master goldsmith, Friedrich Dau, Studio Hacienda have produced interchangeable components of varying colour, texture, form and material that are laid out in a "production line" ready pick'n'mix. Architectural details and signage found around Melbourne's CBD were starting points from which each design evolved.
"General Assembly exemplifies Porter and Tilden's common ground: working in multiples, exploring the individual impulse to select, combine and adorn, alertness to the ubiquitous street styles that pulse through a city. It is a project that involves people in a lively, intelligent conversation through the object. That's Studio Hacienda." - Merryn Gates
General Assembly—Canberra brooch series 2007–2008, remade 2021
Edition number RE02.
Materials: flameworked borosilicate glass, anodised aluminium, titanium, stainless steel
Dimensions: 8 cm (h) x 2.8 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d)
Field serving tray by Helen Kontouris
Regular price $575.00 Save $-575.00
Field is a tiered serving tray with rotating timber plains. Designed by Australian design-icon Helen Kontouris, the tray was inspired by the 10,000-year-old history of agriculture carved into cultivated landscapes. From an aerial view, the natural timber grains represent the stratum forms of landscape terrains. The purposeful rotating timber tiers invite a tradition of food sharing, and bringing people together. Field is Australian-made using a combination of hand turned and machined manufacturing and is oiled and assembled in Queensland. All selected timbers are FSC certified. Tiers can be dissembled for easy storage.
Materials: Base and Tiers: Oak and Rosewood Internal structure: Aluminum cladding
Dimensions: Base 50 cm | Middle 45 cm | Top 20 cm | Tiers are 18 mm thickness
About the Maker: Helen Kontouris is an iconic Australia designer with extensive experience in some of the largest design power houses; Alessi, DePadova, Ritzenhof, Schiavello, Space and Stylecraft. Established in 2001, Helen Kontouris Design is driven by discovery and creating opportunities to uncover innovative responses against "throwawayism". This is achieved through collaboration partnerships with clients and a holistic approach to materiality and beauty.
Photos by Made by Pen
Blue stain and porcelain bottle with gold leaf
Regular price $540.00 Save $-540.00Materials: Coloured clay and porcelain, gold leaf
Dimensions: H 42 cm x W 16 cm x D 11 cm
About the Maker: Agate, Neriage, Nerikomi, Millefiori - These are some of the terms used to describe the way coloured clays are mixed, arranged and worked to produce a myriad of patterns ranging from precisely mathematical to completely haphazard. I have marbled natural clays together to create the layered effects that create the surface patterns on my works - Monika Leone
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1.5M (Purple)
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00
Material: Hand dyed, laser sintered nylon
Dimensions: Approximate diameter 33 cm
Meet the Maker: Katherine Grocott is a contemporary jeweller and paper artist who focuses on jewellery as memory keeper, story teller and commentator on the world and an educator committed to helping students learn jewellery making skills.
Katherine’s work is quite visually strong and graphic featuring clean lines and contemporary, modern design. She appreciates minimalism and this features prominently in her work.
Over the years, her commitment to environmental sustainability has influenced Katherine’s design process. Recycled and found objects feature in her work, and she sources recycled metals as much as possible. The materials Katherine uses are varied, including silver and titanium, acrylic, plexiglass and plastic. Gemstones are a new addition to her repertoire. In terms of found objects, she has made jewellery utilising x-rays, vintage serving platters, plastic tubing, tea infusers, venetian blinds, and perfume sample bottles amongst other materials.
1.5M (Blue)
Regular price $630.00 Save $-630.00
Material: Hand dyed, laser sintered nylon
Dimensions: Approximate diameter 38 cm
Meet the Maker: Katherine Grocott is a contemporary jeweller and paper artist who focuses on jewellery as memory keeper, story teller and commentator on the world and an educator committed to helping students learn jewellery making skills.
Katherine’s work is quite visually strong and graphic featuring clean lines and contemporary, modern design. She appreciates minimalism and this features prominently in her work.
Over the years, her commitment to environmental sustainability has influenced Katherine’s design process. Recycled and found objects feature in her work, and she sources recycled metals as much as possible. The materials Katherine uses are varied, including silver and titanium, acrylic, plexiglass and plastic. Gemstones are a new addition to her repertoire. In terms of found objects, she has made jewellery utilising x-rays, vintage serving platters, plastic tubing, tea infusers, venetian blinds, and perfume sample bottles amongst other materials.
Crosses black
Regular price $550.00 Save $-550.00Materials: buff silk, linen, wool, handwoven in Jennifer Robertson's home studio in Canberra
Dimensions: Approx 1700 x 330mm
Care: Warm hand wash in approved wool wash, spin dry, dry flat. Dry-Cleanable.
Meet the Maker: Acclaimed internationally for innovative and complex woven textiles, Jennifer Robertson uses a unique purpose built digital handloom and her works span a broad range of textile practice-led research outcomes including sculptural relief and miniature 3D artworks, interior and fashion.
Thematic research focuses on exploring relationship between environment, human form, interior space and materiality through the use of weaving metaphors and analogies. Investigating the poetic and evocative nature of materials interplay using soft engineering, threads are constructed into often multiple layered structures imbued with sensorial, haptic properties.
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