Claire Townsend: Statement
I have been making jewellery that explores the marks we leave on each other through our interactions. This has previously resulted in two part rings; how they work together and the impressions or marks they leave.
Claire Townsend
Doily musings (Pendant) , 2017
Fan Earrings , 2017
Fan Earrings, 2017
Fragment Rings , 2017
Patterns of the Past (Ring #1), 2017
Patterns of the Past (Rings #1, #2 & #3) , 2017
The Japan Influence (Brooch), 2017
Thread (Ring #1), 2018
Doily musings (Pendant) , 2017
Sterling and fine silver, Mild steel, Hand fabricated, Ibsa inlay
Fan Earrings , 2017
Mild steel, fine silver and sterling silver, Hand pierced with Ibsa Inlay
35mmH x 35mmW x 2mmD
Fan Earrings, 2017
Copper, Sterling silver and vitreous enamel, Hand hammered
40mmH x 40mmW x 2mmD
Fragment Rings , 2017
Set of three Rings, Sterling silver, mild steel Hand fabricated, Ibsa inlay
20mmH x 25mm W x 20mmD
Patterns of the Past (Ring #1), 2017
Ring Sterling silver, mild steel, 18ct gold and fine gold, Ibsa inlay
Patterns of the Past (Rings #1, #2 & #3) , 2017
Ring Sterling silver, mild steel, 18ct gold and fine gold, Ibsa inlay
The Japan Influence (Brooch), 2017
Mild steel, fine gold and sterling silver, Hand fabricated and Ibsa Inlay
55mm H x 35mmW x 8mmD
Thread (Ring #1), 2018
Ring, Sterling and fine silver, mild steel, Hand fabricated and ibsa Inlay
Claire Townsend: Bio
Claire lives and works in The Perth hills, surrounded by nature and her family. Claire has been a jewellery educator for the past 15 years, working at University, TAFE and hobby level. Claire has a thriving practice selling and exhibiting work around Australia.
Claire Townsend: CV January, 2020
Education
2009
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Central Institute of Technology, WA
2001
Master of Art (Coursework/Jewellery) with Distinction
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA
1999
Jewelers Bench Certification and Jewelry Technician Diploma
Revere Academy, San Francisco, USA
1997
Postgraduate Diploma in Jewellery Production
Curtin University of Technology, Kalgoorlie Campus, WA
1993-1995
Bachelor of Art
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA
Solo exhibitions
2012
Imprint
Studio 2017, NSW
2007
Solo Exhibition
Katherine Kalaf Gallery, Cottesloe, Perth, WA
2001
Mirrored
Exhibitionist Gallery, Perth, WA
Group exhibitions
2014-2017
A Year in the making (Art on the Move)
Touring regional WA
2014
A Year in the making
Breathing Colours, Balmain, NSW
2013
Convergence, JMGA - WA
Percolator Gallery, QLD
2011
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Sailor
Artisan, QLD
2005
'09, '11, '13 Contemporary Wearables
Toowoomba Art Gallery, QLD
2004
Postcard 04
Linden, St Kilda Center of Contemporary Art, VIC
2002
Metal Element V
Quadrivium Gallery, Sydney, NSW
2001
SOFA 01
John Curtin Gallery, Perth, WA
1999
City of Perth Art Prize
Craftwest Gallery, Perth, WA
Goldfields Art and Jewellery
Perth Mint, Perth, WA
1998
Pure Creation (nationally touring)
South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Awards
Site-Seeing
Goldfields Art Centre Gallery, Kalgoorlie, WA
Robin Wells, Brenda Ridgewell, Christel Van Der Laan, Claire Townsend & Helena Bogucki
ap-ro-pos
October 2-20, 2018