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FINK Design

Locality: Queanbeyan, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6298 1884

Address: 25 Endurance ave 2620 Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Riptide Sunset by Bengt Cannon is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

24.01.2022 Introducing the next artist participating in the Fink Collaborative Jug Project Artist Charles Butcher My works are a direct result of intimate conversations I have with myself. These works are not a window into the outside world, rather unhurried studies that derive from introspection. Interested in the deterioration of matter, I question the idea of silence, purity and existence. Chick Butcher A collaboration between the departed and we present is for me, a fascinating c...oncept. One Im honoured to pursue. Ironically its not a huge digression from the themes of my work of the last decadehowever this exchange has a potency Ive not previously experienced. The bar has been set high, very high. Considerations of time, place and culture are imperative, as was Robbies commitment to enrich each experience of his considered objects. My combining his iconic Fink jug with iron oxide and a burnt recycled hardwood handle may be suggestive of deterioration, a reminder of our fragility, yet the clean lines and resolved proportions truly respect the legacy of this pioneer. He, like all respected artists, makers and designers, honoured a responsibility to leave behind innovative and well-considered objects, as these form the map that guides those who follow. In this case we can be assured that, once again, Robbie Foster both supplied and surpassed. Fink & Co with Alex Asch Alison Jackson Bengt Cannon Brian Tunks Cesar Cueva Cobi Cockburn & Charles Butcher Geoff Hinchcliffe Harriet Schwarzrock & Mathew Curtis Jess Higgins Louise Scrivener Marie Hagerty Scott Chaseling Tom Skeehan Xanthe Gay

24.01.2022 We are incredibly excited that 5 of The Alternate Collaborative Jugs have sold the exhibition will continue until the 17th of October. Gretel Harrison will be doing a floor talk on Saturday the 10th of October at 1pm if you have any questions about how some of these bespoke pieces were made this will be a great opportunity, we hope to see you there!

24.01.2022 Sneak peak Bengt Cannons polished jug with a hand forged Damascus steel handle Charles Butchers jug that has had a special rust treatment applied by Axolotl Group with a hand carved hardwood handle that has been charred.... Cobi Cockburns jug with a fused formed and slumped layered glass handle with a white powder coated body The auction website - https://www.32auctions.com/finkcollaborativejug

23.01.2022 The Fink team was lucky enough to be invited to an evening of glass and home made wood fired pizzas at the Curtis Glass Art Studio

23.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Perforate by Matthew Curtis is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

23.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Tessaline by Louise Scrivener is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

23.01.2022 We are sending out our first orders for the new Fink Droplet earrings. They should be available in stores next week

22.01.2022 Saturday the 10th of October at 1pm join us for a floor talk at Craft ACT with Gretel Harrison (F!NK Director) and Bengt Cannon (metal smith and F!NK Workshop Manager), where they will discuss the F!NK Alternative Jug project and the trial and tribulation that went into making the 15 bespoke jugs and about each of the collaborations. Tickets are essential so make sure you book through the Craft ACT website.

22.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Budgie Juggler by Charles Butcher (rust surface applied by Axolotl Group) is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

22.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Hydria by Marie Hagerty is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

21.01.2022 Recently arrived at Parterre Woollahra ft ceramic sculptures by Guido Deleu

21.01.2022 The FINK Collaborative Jug Project pays homage to the late Robert Foster, designer and founder of FINK & Co, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2016 and is deeply missed. FINK & Co has a long history of collaborating, mentoring and supporting fellow artists, designers and craftspeople. Fifteen creatives have been chosen for this project, all of whom have had a direct connection to Robert and/or FINK over the 27 years of the companys history. The 15 designers/arti...sts have been tasked with responding to this iconic Australian design object in the manner of their own choosing, informed by their personal practice. Each designer has been provided with a blank FINK jug with which to begin. The finished bespoke artworks created as a result of this collaboration will be auctioned live online. This is a true collaboration. The designers have worked closely with the Fink team to realise their designs. This diverse group of sculptors, jewellers, glass artists, graphic designers and metalsmiths have thrown their enthusiasm into the project and a wide array of different approaches have emerged. The Fink team has worked through many challenging and complicated technical issues in a variety of mediums to produce the finished works, with individual jugs taking up to six attempts to perfect. This is a true testament to the amazing skills and innovative approaches that the FINK Team has brought to the project and to their enduring embrace of Roberts personal motto Never say it cant be done. The auction will go live at 5pm on Friday 26 June and close on Sunday 28 June at 5pm, with a percentage of the profits to be donated to Headspace, Canberra. There will be a public viewing of the finished jugs on Friday 26th of June. To book a free time slot to view the collaborative jugs on Friday 26 June go to URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fink-collaborative-jug-project

19.01.2022 Our Fink Bangle is now available in Silver in small and large sizes. Keep an eye out for them in stores soon, just in time for Christmas!

19.01.2022 Sneak peak at Cesar Cueva satin blue indigo jug embellished with an Australian white opal. Jess Higgins polished black jug making her mark using a dremel to carve away the black surface revealing the bright silver aluminum underneath. Louie Scrivener jug using her design to create orbital polished and lightly blasted shapes.... Harriet Schwarzrock jug she made using a black satin jug and then carving into the surface to re anodize the vibrant branching lines red. https://www.32auctions.com/finkcollaborativejug

18.01.2022 https://thedesignfiles.net//fink-co-collaborative-jug-pro/ The Fink Collaborative Jug Project is now live until 5pm Sunday the 28th if June! To see all of the finished jugs, to learn more about the collaborations or to make a bid please follow this link to the auction page https://www.32auctions.com/finkcollaborativejug

18.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Whirlpool by Xanthe Gay is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

17.01.2022 Details of Xanthe Gay and Scott Chaseling jugs. Thank you so much to all the artists and people who supported the Fink Collaborative Jug Project the auction was a great success and we really appreciate your on going support

17.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Seven Lines by Cobi Cockburn is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

17.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Spring Rhythm by Alison Jackson is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

15.01.2022 Introducing the next artist participating in the Fink Collaborative Jug Project Knife-smith and Finks production manager Bengt Cannon Bengt Cannon is a seasoned metalsmith with a background in heavy metal fabrication. Recently, his interests have led to a passion for knife-making. His love of developing skills has led to experiments in forge welding and using different material combinations. Bengt joined Robert Foster at Fink & Co in 2009, and a strong bond formed between th...em. Securing the role of production manager his fabrication skills were used in many ways, going onto collaborate with Rob to create products for the Fink lighting range in 2013. Contributing to product development and assisting in tool making has led him to develop a love for process-based design. Putting his own work on hiatus to ensure the longevity of Fink & CO, Bengt continues to grow his artistic craft through experimenting in tool design, and process creation. This piece was inspired by love of exploration through processes of heat, pressure, and refinement, demonstrating techniques both ancient and modern, and the fusion of makers both young and old. I wanted to experiment with different ideas, and include processes learnt in my journey as a knife- maker. Combining the light, elegant anodized aluminium jug form with the strong, yet intricate, patterned Damascus steel handle reflects, to me, the organic beauty of nature, which can be both harsh and delicate. Fink & Co with Alex Asch Alison Jackson Bengt Cannon Brian Tunks Cesar Cueva Cobi Cockburn & Charles Butcher Geoff Hinchcliffe Harriet Schwarzrock & Mathew Curtis Jess Higgins Louise Scrivener Marie Hagerty Scott Chaseling Tom Skeehan Xanthe Gay

15.01.2022 Introducing the jugs from Matt Curtis, Tom Skeehan and Marie Hagerty The auction goes live TODAY at 5pm https://www.32auctions.com/finkcollaborativejug click on the link now to create an account ready to start your bidding at 5pm and dont forget a percentage of the proceeds will be going to Headspace Canberra

14.01.2022 https://www.canberratimes.com.au//new-fink-project-to-see/

14.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Popular George by Brian Tunks is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

12.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Navigate by Jess Higgins is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

12.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Parti by Cesar Cueva is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

12.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Blush by Tom Skeehan is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

12.01.2022 hercanberra speaks to some of the makers who have collaborated with Fink on The Collaborative Jug Project and also there might be a few more sneak peaks of some of the finished jugs

11.01.2022 ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS This is a true collaboration. Fifteen designers and artists have been asked to respond to Robert Fosters iconic Australian FINK Jug in a manner informed by their personal practice, embedding their individual, distinctive styles in the finished works.... The designers have worked closely with the Fink team to realise their designs and the Fink team has worked through many challenging and complicated technical issues in a variety of mediums to produce the finished works, with individual jugs taking up to six attempts to perfect. This is a true testament to the amazing skills and innovative approaches that the FINK Team has brought to the project and to their enduring embrace of Robert Fosters personal motto Never say it cant be done. This diverse group of sculptors, jewellers, glass artists, graphic designers and metalsmiths have thrown their enthusiasm into the project and a wide array of different approaches has emerged. Jugs have been engraved, vinyl wrapped, sandblasted, hand hammered, powder coated and hand carved. One is even set with a solid white opal from Queensland! The FINK team have used a range of specialised anodising techniques to produce different effects whilst handles have been made from layered fused glass, hand forged Damascus steel and burnt wood. Architectural products supplier Axolotl were instrumental in producing a rusted surface finish for one of the jugs. Each finished jug is unique and will not go into production and the bespoke artworks created as a result of this collaboration will be auctioned live online. The auction will go live at 5pm on Friday 26 June and close on Sunday 28 June at 5pm Photos Alison Jackson, Alex Asch and Brian Tunks

11.01.2022 This is the last week to see the Fink Alternative Jug Project at Craft ACT! (The last day being the 17th of October) The designs developed by the 15 participating artists/designers are one off bespoke pieces and will not go into production. So this will be your last chance to purchase one of these beautiful pieces available through Craft ACT exhibition and online.

10.01.2022 Although it was a quiet opening due to covid restrictions it was great to see so many of the artists/designers to celebrate The Alternate Jug Project at Craft ACT on until the 17th of October so make sure you get a chance to see them! 5foot photography CATALOGUE - https://www.yumpu.com//63936458/fnk-alternative-jug-project... ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES AND STATEMENTS - https://craftact.org.au/blogs//fink-alternative-jug-project BUY THE WORKS - https://craftact.org.au/collec/fink-alternative-jug-project

10.01.2022 Metalsmith Xanthe Gay has been making jewellery and small objects for over 30 years. Whilst initially self taught, she later went on to study Jewellery and Object Design at Sydney College of the Arts as well as Gold and Silver Smithing at Canberra School of Art, ANU. Today she works from her Bungendore NSW workshop and gallery, X Gallery, that Robert Foster generously helped her design and fit out in 2004. Having proudly represented Fink Design through my gallery for 16 y...ears, I find the prospect of taking my hammers and tools to this iconic object extremely daunting! For this collaboration I want to celebrate the fabulous functionality of the Fink jug. It is famous for its smooth fluid pour, its ease of handling, the chill factor and the delightful way the moisture beads on the surface, inviting you to quench your thirst. To me the Fink jug will always be synonymous with my memories of dear Robbie, good times, good food, good company, laughter and of course, great music and dancing. X Gallery Xanthe Gay Fink & Co with Alex Asch Alison Jackson Bengt Cannon Brian Tunks Cesar Cueva Cobi Cockburn & Charles Butcher Geoff Hinchcliffe Harriet Schwarzrock & Mathew Curtis Jess Higgins Louise Scrivener Marie Hagerty Scott Chaseling Tom Skeehan Xanthe Gay

08.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Cloudy with the Occasional Pour by Scott Chaseling is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

06.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug Arteriole by Harriet Schwarzrock is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

05.01.2022 The Alternate Collaborative Jug The Blue Danube by Alex Asch is part of an exhibition that is on at Craft ACT that will be open to the public from the 27th of August. In the process of the Collaborative Jug Project each artist/designer produced two unique designs. Due to the success of the live auction Craft ACT invited us to exhibit the alternate jug designs. We hope you get the opportunity to see these exciting collaborations that are all one of a kind pieces.

04.01.2022 The Fink Alternate Jug Project is now open to the public at Craft ACT Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm and Saturdays 12-4pm. You can view the catalogue, price list and purchase the jugs online at the Craft ACT website. Alex Asch | Chick Butcher | Bengt Cannon | Scott Chaseling | Cobi Cockburn | Cesar Cueva | Matthew Curtis | Xanthe Gay | Marie Hagerty | Jess Higgins | Alison Jackson | Harriet Schwarzrock | Louise Scrivener | Tom Skeehan | Brian Tunks CATALOGUE - https://www.yumpu.c...om//63936458/fnk-alternative-jug-project ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES AND STATEMENTS - https://craftact.org.au/blogs//fink-alternative-jug-project BUY THE WORKS - https://craftact.org.au/collec/fink-alternative-jug-project

03.01.2022 Introducing our new limited edition colour Olive. Available in the FINK Vases small, medium and large sizes as well as available in our Satin finish FINK jug. Keep an eye out for these available in stores soon!

01.01.2022 The Droplet Earrings are the result of a FINK Design Team collaboration inspired by the form of the negative space of the Loop Neckpieces. As with the neckpieces the two organic shapes are Oval and Angle, with each earring combining a large and a small component. The shapes are juxtaposed against each other through the deliberate contrast of the two materials, one-part anodised aluminium and one component polished stainless steel. The reflective mirror finish of the polished... material balances the softness of the aluminium. The range comprises twelve earrings with colour combinations of matt silver with polished stainless, black with polished stainless and bordeaux with polished stainless. The Droplet Earrings jiggle gently when you move creating their own melody and are timeless, elegant pieces suitable for day and evening wear. The minimalist nature of the design will appeal to a wide range of fashion tastes and styles. Keep an eye out for these in stores soon!