I have thoroughly enjoyed making ‘Earring for Giovanna‘ for the Part B ‘Lend me Your Ears‘ exhibition at Mailbox 141 (throughout March 2011).
When I was asked to be part of it, I didn’t have a lot of time for ideas or making … perhaps five or so weeks. This worked out well for me actually, because it meant I didn’t over-think it.
The initial description I received from Part B people was: “following a format that (curator) Dianne has used before successfully, so we’re asking for you to produce (or co-opt) a postcard and also make an earring (or two) for display in these tiny little spaces. Each artist will get a single mailbox in which to insert their postcard and piece(s)“.
Immediately I thought of the postcards I bought when I was travelling in Spain last May. The one of Giovanna was the most appealing to me.
postcard from Spain
Surprising, the design came very quickly – the first drawing in fact was the right one.
detail of design; not to be reproduced without permission
The shape of the blackened silver back-piece, and the red donut-shaped front-piece, references the button and loop on her arm sleeve. The woven component is something I just love doing, and it made sense to me as it referenced the fabric and colouring of her garments.
Earring for Giovanna; on postcard; image not to be reproduced without permission
More making ahoy …
Melbourne Jeweller 