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Bilk Gallery

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6162 2761

Address: Palmerston Lane, Manuka 2603 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.bilk.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Thank you to those who visited Bilk’s new space to view Full Circle last weekend. It was really wonderful to catch-up after the challenges of this year. For those who didn’t make it, we will be open every Friday and Saturday 11am-5pm until the 20th December. Helen has also promised to have more brooches from her bushfire collection finished this weekend (no pressure @aitkenkuhnen ). ... Pictured is one of the beautiful brooches by Helen Aitken-Kuhnen which sold on the weekend (much to the disappointment of many). Helen’s new collection relates to the recent bushfires in Australia, the colours of smoke, ash, fire and regeneration. This year Helen and Johannes became volunteers with the local Rural Fire Service (RFS) and we are all so proud of them completing the hard assessment process. In becoming a volunteer in the RFS, Helen has heard recounts of what happened on the fire-front. These pieces not only express Helen’s own personal experiences, but also those who have shared their experiences at the fire front. Burnt Brooch #1, Enamel, 925 silver 37 x 48 x 5mm 2020. @aitkenkuhnen @jewelleryactivist @klimt02_barcelona @artjewelryforum @thebroochcurator #helenaitkenkuhnen #contemporarayjewellery #contemporaryjewelry #artjewelry #brooch #broochoftheday

23.01.2022 We have a stunning collection of Carlier Makigawa rings available. Rings, (three rings pictured together) made from 750 gold. Single ring, titanium and 750 gold.... We are now open for private appointments only. Please contact us directly for further information on the collection of Carlier Makigawa’s available at Bilk Gallery. Our website is slowly being updated and the new space is almost ready to share with you all. @klimt02net @carlier_makigawa #carliermakigawa #artjewellery #schmuck #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #australianartist

22.01.2022 Happy Wedding Anniversary to Tril and Frank Tril had a beautiful Swordsmith ring in Damascus steel by Sean O’Connell especially made for this special day. Thank you for sharing the photo, it looks even more incredible being worn! Repost @chillskylark with @get_repost ... Happy 1st wedding anniversary @wilefrank! Damascus steel ball bearing ring by Sean O'Connell thru @bilkgallery @mrseanoconnell Fits perfectly. @ Bilk Gallery See more

21.01.2022 Melissa Cameron’s 5828 + 6219 Necklace from her Marfa exhibition. This piece and others are available for purchase on our website. More enamelled steel pieces by Melissa will be coming soon for our opening at the new Bilk space. We are getting excited to share these pieces and more with you. 5828 + 6219 Necklace Found steel, titanium, vitreous enamel, 18ct gold. 2019, 300 x 80 x 10mm... @jewelleryactivist @my_obsession_with_jewellery @klimt02_barcelona @artjewelryforum @jewellerycurator @melissacameronjeweller.

20.01.2022 Cinnamon Lee’s SPLICE - DOUBLE BUMP ring. We have a beautiful collection of Cinnamon’s rings available. Contact us for further information about this ring or others from the SPLICE collection. Materials: 925 silver / titanium.... We are now open for private appointments only. Our website is slowly being updated and the new space is almost ready to share with you all. @cinnamon.lee #ringmaster @artjewelryforum @the_riotact @themorningbark @jewelleryactivist @klimt02net #rings #titanium #contemporaryjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #schmuck #schmuckkunst #artjewellery #artjewelry #rings #cinnamonlee

20.01.2022 Look at what we will be upto this Friday evening!

20.01.2022 It is really special as a gallery when a divine piece like Godwin Baums fibular finds it’s keepsake Whilst there is only two days left for Bilk Gallery in Manuka, we will still exist with a new space and website opening soon. @klimt02net @artjewelryforum @themorningbark #godwinbaum @thejewelrylibrary @thejewellerymuseum @thecollectorslist @jewelleryactivist #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuck

19.01.2022 Late one tonight on a zoom meeting with other galleries all around the world speaking at a Jewellery conference in Russia. @alyona_yakimovich @artjewelryforum

18.01.2022 Marian Hosking’s beautiful Round leaves brooch, 925 silver. As a jeweller I examine botanical specimens in my immediate vicinity and draw on the familiar and the unexpected to create a permanent record in silver and found materials. These are intimate objects for display and contemplation, whatever you may see in these objects, that moment is yours to keep - Marian Hosking. Materials: 925 silver, stainless steel. Dimensions: 60x 65 x 3 mm. .... We are now open for private appointments only. Please contact us directly for further information on the collection of Marian Hosking’s available at Bilk Gallery. . Our website is slowly being updated and the new space is almost ready to share with you all. . #marianhosking #artjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #artjewellery #schmuck #contemporaryjewellery @hoskingmarian @klimt02_barcelona @canberracitynews @visitcanberra @noovoeditions @jewelleryactivist @thebroochcurator See more

18.01.2022 Julie Blyfield’s beautiful Orange Flower Brooch which recently sold to across the pacific. This piece was admired by many and for those who might be a little heart broken they missed out, rest assured we have new pieces by Julie which we are excited to share with you for our opening on the 21 November. Orange Flower Brooch 2011 Oxidised sterling silver, enamel paint, wax 65x110x20mm... #julieblyfield @thebroochcurator @jewelleryactivist @klimt02_barcelona @artjewelryforum #brooch

17.01.2022 Sean O'Connell’s ‘Titanium hidden roller’. This beauty rolls so smoothly. Contact us to find out more about this ring and others by Sean. Materials: Titanium, silicon nitride bearing balls.... We are open by private appointment only. Our new website is being updated slowly and it will be finished soon (we promise). @mrseanoconnell #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuckkunst #schmuck #contemporaryjewellery #contemporaryjewelry @jewelleryactivist @artjewelryforum @the_riotact @thedesignfiles #ring @themorningbark @klimt02net See more

17.01.2022 Thank you Klimt02 for this wonderful initiative This stunning necklace is available for sale, if you are interested or would like to see more pieces by Carlier Makigawa. Send us an email we have a beautiful collection in our new space (pictures of that coming soon..) JEWELS ON SALE by Klimt02 Gallery Members. .... Carlier Makigawa. Necklace: 505, 2020. Silver, titanium.. 70 cm long From series: Delirious in Uzbekistan. . Price: 1300 . On Sale at Bilk Gallery [email protected] . #Repost @klimt02net with @get_repost #klimt02 #klimt02member #objectdesign #necklace #onsale . @bilkgallery @sheng.jewellery @hannahgallerybarcelona @mabnichka @carodenter @themorningbark @thebroochcurator @thejewelleryupdate @jewelleryactivist @dariga.meiser @carlier_makigawa

16.01.2022 Spoon making workshop with Johannes Kuhnen! Johannes Kuhnen is giving a two day spoon making workshop on the 31st October and 1st November. This is a great class for learning silversmithing and tricks from a master silversmith. The cost of the class is $400 and the price for a silver bullet is $50-$70 (depends on the size).... There is only a few places left. Spoons in the image are by A. Richter, P. Hassenflug and J. Kuhnen. Please contact us via email [email protected] for further information.

15.01.2022 Kath Inglis’s dazzling Drift with Epiphyte Brooch #1. Kath hand carves and dyes PVC, incorporating cellophane on the plastic which provides a new depth and dimension to the colours. Last year Kath completed a residency at the Guildhouse Collections Project with the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium in South Australia where she spent time being inspired by the algae collection. This brooch is one which is a continuation of her time in with the algae collection. Drop by thi...s Friday or Saturday to view Kath’s collection. Hand carved and dyed PVC brooch, 110 x 50 mm, 2020. @kath_inglis @klimt02_barcelona @jewelleryactivist @thebroochcurator @artjewelryforum @artmoney_au #artjewelry #artjewellery #schmuck

14.01.2022 Set up and ready to go for the opening of Full Circle in the new Bilk Gallery space. Looking forward to catching up with those who have RSVP. It has been a long time! Thank you to the incredible Artists for the collection of pieces we are very grateful for the support.

14.01.2022 We are all in love with this divine brooch ‘Double Bubble’ by Daniel DiCaprio. This is a very special piece which Daniel has so generously sent to us all the way from the US to be part of the exhibition opening tomorrow. Daniel DiCaprio is the Associate Professor of Metalwork and Jewelry at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His work is an exploration of transitional moments. The process of adaptation and evolution informs his practice by highlighting the instant whe...n something is forced to change. Double Bubble Brooch. Holly, graphite, gold leaf, silver. 45 x 47 x 26 mm @thebroochcurator @dandicaprio @klimt02_barcelona @jewelleryactivist @thejewelleryupdate @garlandmagazine @artjewelryforum @artmoney_au #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuck #brooch #gold #broochenvy

12.01.2022 We are very excited to share some wonderful news, Carlier Makigawa’s oxidised 925 silver necklace (pictured) was recently acquired by the Art Gallery of South Australia. This is a stunning piece and is quintessential of Carlier’s contemporary jewellery practice. We are very grateful to @rebeccajoyevans and the @agsa.adelaide for their continued support in contemporary jewellers and contemporary jewellery galleries. @carlier_makigawa @klimt02net @artjewelryforum @themorningbark @thejewelrylibrary @thejewellerymuseum @thecollectorslist @jewelleryactivist #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuck

12.01.2022 We are very excited to share with you Sean O'Connell’s Stripe roller ring made from tantalum, copper, silver. What is even more exciting is that there are even more new rings by Sean This beauty and others are part of our opening on the 21 November and will be available on line from the 21st November. As it is leading up to christmas we will offer free express postage Australia wide AND free international postage as well. Dimensions: 17.1 x 9 x 3.5mm @mrseanoconnell @klimt02_barcelona @jewelleryactivist @artjewelryforum @artmoney_au @garlandmagazine #artjewelry #artjewellery #rollerring #seanoconnell #schmuck

11.01.2022 Bilk Gallery has completed a Full Circle. The gallery space is once again connected to a workshop in a beautiful rural setting 10 minutes out of Canberra. Our first exhibition will showcase new pieces from; Brenda Ridgewell, Carlier Makigawa, Chris Bahng, Cinnamon Lee, Claire McArdle, Daniel DiCaprio, Helen Aitken-Kuhnen, Johannes Kuhnen, Julie Blyfield, Kath Inglis, Larah Nott, Linda Hughes, Marian Hosking, Melissa Cameron, Mio Kuhnen, Nick Bastin, Sean O’Connell, Taweesak M...olsawat and Vicki Mason. Please join us for the opening weekend on the 21 and 22 November 2020 11.00 am to 5.00 pm. Following the opening weekend the gallery hours will be Friday & Saturday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm or by appointment until the 20 December 2020. Purchases made during this exhibition can be taken home on the day. The exhibition will be made available online and pieces can be purchased through the website for those who cannot make it to our new space. This will be a masked event, with disposable masks and hand sanitiser available at the gallery (and social distancing). The new space has a beautiful garden area and weather pending, there will be seating and tables outside. We ask while it might be a rural property, please do not bring your dogs as we have dogs of our own. Please RSVP via [email protected] as in these uncertain times it will make it easier for us make this a safe social distancing event. We looking forward to seeing you and connecting once again. Mio, Helen and Johannes @klimt02_barcelona @garlandmagazine @artjewelryforum @jewelleryactivist #fullcircle #artjewellery #artjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #contemporaryjewelry

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas, we hope you have a safe and relaxing break from this crazy year. Thank you all so much for visiting our new space, supporting Bilk Gallery and its artists throughout these uncertain times. We wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2021. ... In the meantime if you are looking for a special piece, please contact us directly to arrange a time. Stay safe and well, Helen, Mio and Johannes.

09.01.2022 THANK YOU to everyone who has dropped by, supported us, the incredible Artists (wow! what incredible exhibitions and work), the flowers, hugs (oh the hugs), the stories which brought tears to our eyes, the champagne and toasts, the memories (especially telling us how many bilk boxes you have ) and being excited for the new direction of Bilk and most of all understanding that we want to spend more time with our artistic practice. Bilk in Manuka is now closed.... but we will be back soon. Email us if you want to stay in touch. love from us three at Bilk Gallery

09.01.2022 A very special commission of a Core Sample Ring by Sean O’Connell for a dear friend of ours. For our friend this is their FU cancer ring after a year of intensive treatment. She fell in love with Sean’s designs and ideas behind the Core Sample Ring. Sean beautifully constructed this ring using gold, copper, silver, tantalum and other pieces of metal randomness. The end result is this incredible ring which means so much to the wearer. To view other pieces by Sean or if you w...ould like to speak to us about a special commission please contact us. @mrseanoconnell @jewelleryactivist #seanoconnell #core #geology #artjewellery #artjewelry @klimt02_barcelona

08.01.2022 Brenda Ridgewell’s elegant Internal Borders Brooch. Materials: Sterling Silver, 9ct Gold. Dimensions: 56 x 56 x 15 mm 2020. #artjewellery #brendaridgewell #artjewellery #contemporaryjewellery @thebroochcurator @jewelleryactivist @klimt02_barcelona @artjewelryforum @artgallerywa

08.01.2022 Vicki Mason’s vibrant Autumnal Eucalypt Stamen Necklace Powdercoated brass/sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, linen, cotton, fabric pen. Acid yellow linen with pink tipped necklace medium necklace, oxidised snakechain. 33.5 x 15 x 3 cm 2020 Photographer: Vicki Mason... @vickimasonjeweller @jewelleryactivist @klimt02_barcelona @garlandmagazine @worldcraftscouncil_aus #vickimason #artjewellery #artjewellery #contemporaryjewellery

07.01.2022 Jewellery and Enamelling Classes at Workshop Bilk There are a small number of places available in the Advanced Jewellery Classes on Wednesday and Sunday, starting in February. Helen is also running a beginners class commencing on Sunday the 21 February, and there are a limited number of places left.... If you are interested please email Helen on [email protected].

07.01.2022 Dan DiCaprio’s beautiful Elbow brooch. This brooch resembles beautiful organisms on the beginning of their evolutionary path. . Materials: hand carved ebony and sterling silver. . Dimensions: 70 x 50 x 25 mm... . We are now open for private appointments only. Please contact us directly for further information on the collection of Dan DiCaprio’s available at Bilk Gallery. . Our website is slowly being updated and the new space is almost ready to share with you all. . #dandicaprio #artjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #artjewellery #schmuck #contemporaryjewellery @dandicaprio @canberracitynews @visitcanberra @klimt02net @noovoeditions @jewelleryactivist @thebroochcurator See more

05.01.2022 Brenda Ridgewell’s elegant Dark Octagonal Space Bracelet is available on the new website. Brenda has made new brooches for our upcoming exhibition and we are excited to share these with you soon. Dark Octagonal Space Bracelet Oxidized sterling silver, 18ct gold. 80 x 80 x 16mm @jewelleryactivist @artjewelryforum @klimt02_barcelona #brendaridgewell #artjewellery #artjewelry

05.01.2022 Last day to visit us at Bilk Gallery in Manuka. Also last day to see Carlier Makigawa’s exquisite exhibition, Linked. This very special brooch by Carlier leave...s us today to be part of an incredible private collection. Much love and desire has been expressed for this stunning piece @carlier_makigawa @klimt02net @artjewelryforum @themorningbark @thejewelrylibrary @thejewellerymuseum @thebroochcurator @thecollectorslist @jewelleryactivist #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuck

04.01.2022 One of the new stunning brooches by Marian Hosking for our new space and exhibition ‘Full Circle’. Hope you can join us to view the Banksia Lemanniana Brooch and others in the collection on the 21 November. Otherwise the collection will be available online for purchase on the 21 November from 12 Noon. Banksia Lemanniana Brooch, 925 silver heat coloured. 49 X 58 X 12 mm. 2020... @hoskingmarian @jewelleryactivist @thebroochcurator @klimt02_barcelona #marianhosking #artjewelry #artjewellery #brooch #banksia #banksialemanniana

03.01.2022 Nick Bastin’s brooch ‘The Path Is Closed’ contemplates the idea of portals, a doorway between two different places; the actual world and another that is imagined, untouchable and fantastic. What if the brooch could be a wormhole, or rather, an object that delineates a gap where things may slip from our world into another? This brooch, like historical miniature portraits, centres on a subject, however in this case, one that is a potential temporal space. Perhaps there are thi...ngs that have slipped through the wormhole from the other side, now disguised or merged with quotidian objects such as paperclips and pencil sharpeners, unnoticed in the commonplace landscapes of writing desks and handbags. These passengers have become small jewellery objects and obscure devices that hang fortuitously around the body. Dimensions: 6.5cm x 4.5cm x 2 cm Materials: Found plastic, wood, zircons, 925 silver. We are now open for private appointments only. Please contact us directly for further information on the collection of Nick Bastin’s available at Bilk Gallery. Our website is slowly being updated and the new space is almost ready to share with you all. @klimt02net @thebroochcurator @rmit_goldandsilversmithing #artjewellery #schmuck #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #contemporaryjewellery #australianartist #nickbastin #artjewellery #wormhole #portraits #minitureportraits #temporalspace #jewellery #jewelleryobject #contemporaryjewellery #imagined #fantastic #nickbastin #gap #border #slip #brooch #melbournejeweller #australiancontemporaryartist

03.01.2022 Melissa Cameron’s A/US Round Pin made from a found steel object which has been perfectly covered in white enamel. Materials: Found steel, vitreous enamel, stainless steel, microcrystalline wax, nickel plated brass clutch. Dimensions: 48mm diameter, 15mm high (inc. pinback). 2020... @melissacameronjeweller @artjewelryforum @klimt02_barcelona @jewelleryactivist @jewellerycurator @garlandmagazine #artjewellery #factnotfiction #artjewellery #steelenamel #contemporaryjewelry

02.01.2022 These earrings by Taweesak Molsawat are so much fun to wear. They very quickly found a new home. We have a wonderful new collection by Taweesak all the way from Bangkok to Bilk in our new space. When Noises Become Sound: Between Fragments and Cracks, No. 2020/108, earrings. Selected used commercial tin can (throwaway packaging), readymade silver finding Techniques used, piercing and cold connection.... 3.4 cm (D) X 2.6 cm (H) X 10.3 cm (L). @timnotjust @klimt02_barcelona @artjewelryforum @thejewelleryupdate @jewelleryactivist #artjewellery #artjewelry #schmuck #earrings See more