Christine Collins
Christine Collins – 'The Remains of Lady Louise', Neckpiece, 2024
The Remains of Lady Louise is one of several bodies of work exploring the transformation of materials by mining: extending from land to mineral ore, byproduct and waste to product. The works focus on Broken Hill in outback NSW, where silver, lead and zinc has been mined since 'discovery' in 1883. The ore body, known as the Line of Lode, was claimed in multiple mining leases, one of which is named the Lady Louise Suite. The mining generated great wealth and was the origin of BHP, but the legacy also includes lead dust and lost lives, dispossession and environmental damage.
The Remains of Lady Louise uses slag (mining waste) as the central decorative stone. The silver forms are ornate and allude to excess, befitting the Lady herself. The folds, layers and curves echo the surfaces of the slag and reflect the ancient geological folds and layers which lead to the mineral formation in the area.
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Christine Collins is a contemporary jeweller based in Tarntanya/ Adelaide. She recently completed a two year associateship in Jewellery and Metal at JamFactory, South Australia.
Christine develop works in jewellery which incorporate precious, industrial and found materials. With a focus on research, experimentation and materiality, she explores relationships between the attribution of meaning and material form. Often proceeding from a collection of material elements, she develops works by exploring various combinations and compositions of forms to create opportunities for their re-evaluation. Christine draws on her practice as a visual artist, having completed Masters of Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art. She has recently exhibited in the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, JamFactory CollectSpace, Broken Hill City Gallery and Contemporary Wearables.
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Trove: Contemporary Jewellery
27 September - 9 November
Jewellery has always played a significant role conveying messages about the relationships between people and the things they value – communicating across cultural, social, personal and political levels. Trove will feature a curated collection of works created by some of Australia's most forward-thinking and renowned artisans working in the field of jewellery. Exploring themes such as identity, culture, and sustainability, this exhibition will showcase works that are both visually striking and conceptually engaging.
Featuring the works of Roseanne Bartley, Liv Boyle, Lorraine Brigdale, Christine Collins, Laila Marie Costa, Laura Deakin, Samantha Dennis, Carly Tarkari Dodd, Anna Davern, Polly Dymond, Kirsten Haydon, Inari Kiuru, Anke Kindle, Sarah Lockey, Sim Luttin, Leslie Matthews, Belinda Newick, Emily O'Brien, Gabbee Stolp, Blanche Tilden, Zoe Veness and Melinda Young
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Material: found slag stone, 925 silver
Dimensions: approx. 60cm chain length
Please note when purchasing, exhibition works are to be collected when exhibition closes.