2024 REFLECIONS: 20 YEARS ON

Solo exhibition at Handmark Gallery Hobart 18 October - 4 November 2024.

This exhibition is a reflection on the shadows, contrasts and layering of the forests surrounding my home in the Huon Valley in Tasmania’s south.

Some works represents a gentle interpretation of the stark beauty and the conflicting emotion evoked by dead and dying trees; some represent the subtle appearance of new growth.  Other bolder works celebrate the robust beauty of long-lived trees that weather and fall to regenerate their surrounds.

The contrast of finishes and texture is explored - for example, combining smooth round pearls with representations of rough thorns.

And the individualised expression of the wearer is encouraged with suggested layering of works.

This exhibition also reflects on my jewellery journey over the past 20 years.  Some of my favourite designs are featured.

And more importantly, I reflect on how lucky I have been to find people who have encouraged and supported this adventure.

Thank you to all the gallery owners and operators who have supported my work over the past two decades.

My particular thanks to:

Brenda May – who not only encouraged me to make work but also gave me my first exhibition in 2004 and a tenth anniversary celebration in 2014.

And Pat Cleveland who found me on the street in Hobart in 2005 and introduced my work to Tasmania.

Of course, Allanah Dobson, director of Handmark Gallery and Sarah Samson, manager of Handmark, have supported me with exhibitions and sales since 2008.

Peter Whyte has photographed my work with Molly Marquis as my beautiful model for the past 13 years.

Misho Vasiljevich, my partner who supports me at every level.

And most importantly, the wonderful people who have purchased and worn my work over the past 20 years.  May you be bold, proud and walk tall.

Thank you!

Linda van Niekerk

October 2024

Silver Memory of Trees. Sterling silver + silk

Silver Memory of Trees. Sterling silver + silk
Black Light Shattered neckpiece. Oxidised sterling silver

Black Light Shattered neckpiece. Oxidised sterling silver
Weathered Thorn Pockets with Pearls. Oxidised sterling silver, cultured freshwater pearls + silk.

Weathered Thorn Pockets with Pearls. Oxidised sterling silver, cultured freshwater pearls + silk.
Weathered Skeleton Torque Boughs. Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Weathered Skeleton Torque Boughs. Oxidised sterling silver + silk
Black Angle Wing Adrift - Tasmanian Wilderness Driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk worn with Black Clouds (mid-length) - Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Black Angle Wing Adrift - Tasmanian Wilderness Driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk worn with Black Clouds (mid-length) - Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Weathered Four Clouds neckpiece worn with Weathered Torque Boughs . Both pieces: Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Weathered Four Clouds neckpiece worn with Weathered Torque Boughs. Both pieces: Oxidised sterling silver + silk
Weathered Skeleton Torque Branches . Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Weathered Skeleton Torque Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.
Black Thorns - Oxidised sterling silver + silk; Golden Thorns - Gold plated over sterling silver + silk; Silver Thorns - sterling silver + silk

Black Thorns - Oxidised sterling silver + silk; Golden Thorns - Gold plated over sterling silver + silk; Silver Thorns - sterling silver + silk

Silver Thorn Pockets with Pearls - Sterling silver + cultured freshwater pearls + silk; worn with Silver Thorns neckpiece - sterling silver + silk; worn with She Oak Needles (silver, mid-length) - sterling silver + silk

Silver Thorn Pockets with Pearls - Sterling silver + cultured freshwater pearls + silk; worn with Silver Thorns neckpiece - sterling silver + silk; worn with She Oak Needles (silver, mid-length) - sterling silver + silk
Beaten Silver Branch Chain (short) . Sterling silver + silk

Beaten Silver Branch Chain (short). Sterling silver + silk

Beaten Snow Pea Pod Chain (worn doubled). sterling silver

Beaten Snow Pea Pod Chain (worn doubled). sterling silver
Black Bangle Torque - Oxidised sterling silver; Silver Energy Echo - sterling silver; Fine Traces (black, long) - oxidised sterling silver + silk

Black Bangle Torque - Oxidised sterling silver; Silver Energy Echo - sterling silver; Fine Traces (black, long) - oxidised sterling silver + silk
Black Roots + branches (short) . Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Black Roots + branches (short). Oxidised sterling silver + silk
Rainbow Shape-shifter pockets (bold) . Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk.

Rainbow Shape-shifter pockets (bold). Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk.
Beaten Silver Snow Pea Pod Chain - sterling silver; Bold Silver Ice Branches - sterling silver + silk

Beaten Silver Snow Pea Pod Chain- sterling silver; Bold Silver Ice Branches - sterling silver + silk
Extra Bold Grass Tree (short). Sterling silver + oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Extra Bold Grass Tree (short). Sterling silver + oxidised sterling silver + silk.
Golden Memory of Trees. Gold plated and sterling silver.

Golden Memory of Trees. Gold plated and sterling silver.
Light Twisted Pod Chain (black, short) - oxidised sterling silver + silk. Light Short Twisted Pod Chain - sterling silver

Light Twisted Pod Chain (black, short) - oxidised sterling silver + silk. Light Short Twisted Pod Chain - sterling silver
Light Short Twisted Pod Chain with red accent . Sterling silver, anodised aluminium + sterling silver.

Light Short Twisted Pod Chain with red accent. Sterling silver, anodised aluminium + sterling silver.
Beaten Light Black Leaves chain -oxidised sterling silver + Beaten silver branches chain - sterling silver.

Beaten Light Black Leaves chain -oxidised sterling silver + Beaten silver branches chain - sterling silver.
Melting Rainbow (x-bold. mid-length) . Anodised aluminium. sterling silver + silk. (shown worn short)

Melting Rainbow (x-bold. mid-length). Anodised aluminium. sterling silver + silk. (shown worn short)
New Leaves - silver. Sterling silver + silk. New Leaves - black. Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk.

New Leaves - silver. Sterling silver + silk. New Leaves - black. Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk.
Rainbow Shape-shifter Pockets (worn long). Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk.

Rainbow Shape-shifter Pockets (worn long). Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk.
Silver Memory of Trees - sterling silver + silk. Black Memory of Trees -oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Silver Memory of Trees - sterling silver + silk. Black Memory of Trees -oxidised sterling silver + silk.
Weathered Melting Clouds . Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Weathered Melting Clouds. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.
Silver Saw-Tooth leaves. Sterling silver + silk. Black Saw-Tooth leaves. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. Black She Oak branches - light, mid-length. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Silver Saw-Tooth leaves. Sterling silver + silk. Black Saw-Tooth leaves. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. Black She Oak branches - light, mid-length. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.
Silver Scoparia leaf. Sterling silver + silk. Light Silver Ice Branches (mid-length). Sterling silver + silk

Silver Scoparia leaf. Sterling silver + silk. Light Silver Ice Branches (mid-length). Sterling silver + silk
Shattered neckpiece - silver . Sterling silver. Silver Shattered earrings . Sterling silver.

Shattered neckpiece - silver. Sterling silver. Silver Shattered earrings. Sterling silver.
Silver Torque Clouds (mid-length) - sterling silver + silk. Black Torque Clouds (mid-length) - oxidised sterling silver + silk. Silver + Black Torque armbands. Sterling silver + Oxidised Sterling silver.

Silver Torque Clouds (mid-length) - sterling silver + silk. Black Torque Clouds (mid-length) - oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Silver + Black Torque armbands. Sterling silver + Oxidised Sterling silver.
Silver Twisted Pod Chain (mid-length) - sterling silver. Black Twisted Pod Chain (mid-length) - oxidised sterling silver.

Silver Twisted Pod Chain (mid-length) - sterling silver. Black Twisted Pod Chain (mid-length) - oxidised sterling silver.
Silver Weeping Birch branch - sterling silver + silk. Black Weeping Birch Branch - Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk.

Silver Weeping Birch branch - sterling silver + silk. Black Weeping Birch Branch - Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk.
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2023 YES

Mini exhibition in the windows of Handmark Gallery Hobart June 8 - 22 (during Dark MoFo) and October 3 - 14.

On 14 October 2023 Australian voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single referendum question:

‘A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.’

I wanted to make a clear and simple statement in support of the voice for constitutional recognition by producing jewellery that says ‘YES’. Linda June 2023.

As a nom-Indigenous Australian, the following extracts from an essay by Richard Flanagan resonate with me:

“…the voice comes to us as something infinitely larger than being about a minor rejigging of our constitutional arrangements. It is about a greater choice that non-Indigenous people have to confront not simply out of guilt or pity or goodwill, but with an awareness of just what now confronts us as a nation, the extraordinary possibilities of saying yes, the profound costs of saying no.”

“The voice to parliament is the question mark that now appears over our country and, by implication, our literature. For us to be secure, for us to prosper, the answer lies not in relentless exploitation, nor more inequality, nor yet in reckless acts of external aggression to please larger countries. The answer lies in us and our land, and the way we answer this great question later this year. I hope, I pray, that our reply will be yes.” Richard Flanagan July 2023 The Monthly

UPDATE 15 October 2023

Sadly, the referendum was defeated by a very effective and cruel fear campaign. It remains to be seen how long, if ever, Australia will take to recover from this latest unkindness.

Weathered YES bold, mid length. (Worn with Weathered Pockets) Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Weathered YES bold, mid length. (Worn with Weathered Pockets) Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Blackwood seed pods spelling out YeS - my inspiration for the shape of the letters for the YES pieces. Large and small badges available using this lettering.

Blackwood seed pods spelling out YeS - my inspiration for the shape of the letters for the YES pieces. Large and small badges available using this lettering.
YES with nod to RBG. Sterling silver + silk OO/S

YES with nod to RBG. Sterling silver + silk OO/S
Silver YES branches. (worn with Silver Branches) Sterling silver + silk

Silver YES branches. (worn with Silver Branches) Sterling silver + silk
Balanced YES. . Neoprene + sterling silver

Balanced YES.. Neoprene + sterling silver
Silver YES neckpiece (short) . Sterling silver + silk

Silver YES neckpiece (short). Sterling silver + silk
Weathered Thorn Branches (Y); Weathered Thorn-E Branches; Weathered Thorn- S Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk

Weathered Thorn Branches (Y); Weathered Thorn-E Branches; Weathered Thorn- S Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk
Weathered YES bold, mid length and Weathered Pockets. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

Weathered YES bold, mid length and Weathered Pockets. Oxidised sterling silver + silk.

So many reasons but not this one. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. This NO piece to suggest how many reasons we have locally and internationally to protest and scream NO - but this referendum is not one of them!

So many reasons but not this one. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. This NO piece to suggest how many reasons we have locally and internationally to protest and scream NO - but this referendum is not one of them!
Left: Hanging YES pin. Sterling silver + 9ct gold. Right: YES (round) on woven black silver pin. Oxidised sterling silver + sterling silver.

Left: Hanging YES pin. Sterling silver + 9ct gold. Right: YES (round) on woven black silver pin. Oxidised sterling silver + sterling silver.

2021 WALKING TALL

Solo exhibition at Handmark Gallery in Hobart 19 February - 9 March 2021.

This exhibition embodies three separate inspirations held together by a desire to imbue the work with a simple elegance that sits well on the body and encourages the wearer to be bold, proud and walk tall.

In the first instance, as the timing of this exhibition coincides with International Women’s Day (8 March) Handmark and I agreed it would be a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate women who contribute significantly to Tasmania’s vibrant creative industry. Women who already ‘walk tall’ in their own right were invited to take part. My inspiration for work to display alongside their images came from the individual women – some of whom walk tall boldly and some quietly (see installation image)

Next, six of Handmark’s artists provided a work to inspire jewellery to display alongside their works. For each woman, their personal way of walking tall is reflected in their paintings or prints. Consequently, while attempting to tell what I interpret from their work with a piece of jewellery, some works are bold while others are gentle.

And finally, the exhibition presents a selection of work once again predominantly inspired by my representations of the natural world.

Irrespective of my inspirations and the ideas I might like the work to convey, the most important shift in perception is dependent entirely upon the reaction when my work is worn. I hope it encourages walking tall.

Waratah Neckpiece . Sterling silver + anodised aluminium. OO/S

Waratah Neckpiece. Sterling silver + anodised aluminium. OO/S
Weathered Berber Torque Branches . African Amber, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered Berber Torque Branches. African Amber, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Double Torque Bold . Sterling silver + silk. OO/A

Double Torque Bold. Sterling silver + silk. OO/A
Rainbow Clouds Four. Sterling silver, anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Rainbow Clouds Four. Sterling silver, anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Extra Bold Carousel Leaf (long). Anodised aluminium + sterling silver. OO/S

Extra Bold Carousel Leaf (long). Anodised aluminium + sterling silver. OO/S
Diving Leaves (bold) . Neoprene + sterling silver. OO/A

Diving Leaves (bold). Neoprene + sterling silver. OO/A
Weathered Torque Branches with Silver Clouds (long) . Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered Torque Branches with Silver Clouds (long). Oxidised sterling silver, sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Weathered Berber Branches (short). African Amber, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered Berber Branches (short). African Amber, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Pin Cushion Neckpiece. Sterling silver. OO/S

Pin Cushion Neckpiece. Sterling silver. OO/S
Bold Purple Echium Branches. Sterling silver, Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Bold Purple Echium Branches. Sterling silver, Anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Grass Tree Stalks . Oxidised sterling silver + sterling silver. OO/S

Grass Tree Stalks. Oxidised sterling silver + sterling silver. OO/S
Friends Adrift. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A

Friends Adrift. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A
Flight Adrift. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon. OO/A

Flight Adrift. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon. OO/A
Blown Rose Adrift with Pearls . Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, Freshwater cultured pearls, sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Blown Rose Adrift with Pearls. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, Freshwater cultured pearls, sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Cherub Wing Adrift . Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon. OO/A

Cherub Wing Adrift. Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon. OO/A
Weathered Kimono Tube Pin (worn with dried Spinning Gum leaves). Oxidised sterling silver. OO/S

Weathered Kimono Tube Pin (worn with dried Spinning Gum leaves). Oxidised sterling silver. OO/S
Huon Constellation. Huon Pine, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Huon Constellation. Huon Pine, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Tube Seeds (long). Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S

Tube Seeds (long). Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S
Cocoon Traces . Sterling silver, Oxidised sterling silver nylon. OO/S

Cocoon Traces. Sterling silver, Oxidised sterling silver nylon. OO/S
Gold Fine Traces (long). 9ct Gold + sik. OO/S

Gold Fine Traces (long). 9ct Gold + sik. OO/S
Precious Drop on Gold Web . 9ct white gold. 9ct yellow gold + silk. OO/A

Precious Drop on Gold Web. 9ct white gold. 9ct yellow gold + silk. OO/A
Silver Reflections, Gold Ripples . Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon. OO/A

Silver Reflections, Gold Ripples. Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon. OO/A
Gold She Oak Needles (fine, long). 9ct gold + silk. OO/A

Gold She Oak Needles (fine, long). 9ct gold + silk. OO/A
Silver Petal Petal earrings with Pearls . Sterling silver + vintage cultured pearls. OO/A

Silver Petal Petal earrings with Pearls. Sterling silver + vintage cultured pearls. OO/A
Wind Seed Neckpiece (black) . Sterling silver + black nylon. SIG

Wind Seed Neckpiece (black). Sterling silver + black nylon. SIG
Installation Walking Tall Exhibition at Handmark Gallery

Installation Walking Tall Exhibition at Handmark Gallery

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2020 OUT ON A LIMB

Design Centre Launceston (retail gallery) 10 - 31 January 2020.

The Out on a Limb collection was conceived in 2019 as Linda’s tribute to the precarious position of forests. Both the precious wilderness forests of her home in Tasmania as well as the forests throughout the world.

Now, in January 2020 as the work is being installed at the Design Centre in Launceston Tasmania, millions of acres of forest on Australia’s mainland are on fire.

What was intended as a tribute now feels more like a memorial for a heart-breaking disaster.

Note:

During the 2019/2020 Australian bushfires:

33 people lost their lives, including nine firefighters

More than 3000 homes were destroyed

An estimated 3 billion animals perished or were displaced

More than 17 million hectares were burnt. (source: ABC)

Out on a Limb Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S

Out on a Limb Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S
Bold Weathered Bough, Bough. Oxidised sterling silver + silk OO/S

Bold Weathered Bough, Bough. Oxidised sterling silver + silk OO/S
Horizontal Scrub (lon g). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Horizontal Scrub (long). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Blooming Fagus Branch Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A

Blooming Fagus Branch Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A
Pandanus Palm (long) . Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Pandanus Palm (long). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Pandanus Palm (short) . Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Pandanus Palm (short). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Blue Fungi Bough. Rough Australian Opal, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG/L

Blue Fungi Bough. Rough Australian Opal, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG/L
Bold Branch + Root (short). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Bold Branch + Root (short). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Thorn Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Thorn Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Grass Tree (long) . Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Grass Tree (long). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Wollemi Pine (long) . Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Wollemi Pine (long). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Grass Tree (short) . Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Grass Tree (short). Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Black She Oak (long) . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Black She Oak (long). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Bold Fagus Branches (long) . Sterling silver, anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Bold Fagus Branches (long). Sterling silver, anodised aluminium over sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Cradled Bough Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A

Cradled Bough Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A
White Fungi Branch. Hand cut vintage mother-of-pearl, sterling silver + silk. OO/A

White Fungi Branch. Hand cut vintage mother-of-pearl, sterling silver + silk. OO/A

2018/9 GENII LOCI

Solo exhibition at Handmark Gallery in Hobart 21 December 2018 - 14 January 2019.

Works in silver and driftwood created for this exhibition celebrate the Spirits of the natural environment.

They include weathered silver pieces representing the spirit or essence of the environment with suggestions of gum leaves, fungi, branches and thorn bushes.

Spirits, as guardians, are embodied in the Tasmanian wilderness driftwood works as talismanic forms of animals, birds, friendly beings or touchstones.

My inspirations go hand in hand with my desire to imbue the work with a simple elegance that sits well on the body and encourages the wearer to be bold, proud and walk tall.

Weathered White Gum Leaf neckpiece (long - worn doubled). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered White Gum Leaf neckpiece (long - worn doubled). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Take Me With You Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A

Take Me With You Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/A
Confused Swell Light neckpiece. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Confused Swell Light neckpiece. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Wind In My Ears Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/A

Wind In My Ears Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/A
Weathered Spinning Gum (short) . Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. SIG/SO

Weathered Spinning Gum (short). Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. SIG/SO
Weathered Five Clouds . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered Five Clouds. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Beaten Weathered Leaf worn with Torque Weathered Branches and Weathered Branches . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Beaten Weathered Leaf worn with Torque Weathered Branches and Weathered Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Thorny Devil Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/ S

Thorny Devil Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/S
Fairy Penguin Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk. OO/A

Fairy Penguin Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk. OO/A
Weathered Spinning Gum neckpiece (long). Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. SIG/SO

Weathered Spinning Gum neckpiece (long). Oxidised sterling silver + nylon. SIG/SO
Weathered Spinning Gum earrings . Oxidised sterling silver. SIG

Weathered Spinning Gum earrings. Oxidised sterling silver. SIG
Take the Leap Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood and textured rubber. OO/A

Take the Leap Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood and textured rubber. OO/A
Weathered Amber Pockets neckpiece (long). Oxidised sterling silver, silk + African amber. OO/S

Weathered Amber Pockets neckpiece (long). Oxidised sterling silver, silk + African amber. OO/S
Weathered Mushroom Pockets neckpieces (long) and (short). Oxidised sterling silver, silk + Australian opal. OO/ S

Weathered Mushroom Pockets neckpieces (long) and (short). Oxidised sterling silver, silk + Australian opal. OO/S
Wedge Tail Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + textured rubber. OO/S

Wedge Tail Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + textured rubber. OO/S
Wedge Tail Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood worn on Weathered Five Clouds . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Wedge Tail Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood worn on Weathered Five Clouds. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Platypus Adrift pin + Ripple neckpiece . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/A

Platypus Adrift pin + Ripple neckpiece. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/A
Hatchling Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S

Hatchling Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S
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2018 UNTAMED

Solo exhibition at Courtesy of the Artist in Sydney April 2018.

UNTAMED celebrates the beauty, evolution and survival of one of nature’s most precious elements, wood.

Shrugging off the modern pursuit of perfection, Linda has teamed ‘weathered’ silver works with a selection of works in driftwood where each unique piece tells a story of survival.

From the gentle movement underwater to the raging rivers of time, each precious piece of driftwood finds its way from the deep Tasmanian wilderness to be fashioned into works that boldly proclaim aged beauty.

UNTAMED is bold.

UNTAMED is beautiful.

UNTAMED is for those who enjoy their own strength.

Forest Goddess Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/A

Forest Goddess Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/A
Weathered Three Branch . Oxidised sterling silver and silk. SIG /L

Weathered Three Branch. Oxidised sterling silver and silk. SIG/L
Flame Fungi Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver, raw amber + textured rubber. OO/S

Flame Fungi Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver, raw amber + textured rubber. OO/S
Shard Adrift Pin + neckpiece (shown as neckpiece). Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/A

Shard Adrift Pin + neckpiece (shown as neckpiece). Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/A
Weathered Thorn Pockets neckpieces (long + short). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG /SO

Weathered Thorn Pockets neckpieces (long + short). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG/SO
Lake Edge Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A

Lake Edge Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A
Weathered Red Gum Leaf (long, doubled). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG /SO

Weathered Red Gum Leaf (long, doubled). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG/SO
Heading South Adrift Pin . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver. OO/A

Heading South Adrift Pin. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver. OO/A
Tulip Adrift Pin + neckpiece (shown as neckpiece). Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/S

Tulip Adrift Pin + neckpiece (shown as neckpiece). Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + neoprene. OO/S
Weathered Pockets (three pieces shown worn together). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG

Weathered Pockets (three pieces shown worn together). Oxidised sterling silver + silk. SIG
Fungi Cup Adrift . Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver, Australian opal + textured rubber. OO/ S

Fungi Cup Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver, Australian opal + textured rubber. OO/S
Sea Dragon Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A

Sea Dragon Adrift. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/A
Weathered Dot, Dot . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered Dot, Dot. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Weathered Pocket with Pearls. Oxidised sterling silver, vintage pearls + silk. OO/ S

Weathered Pocket with Pearls. Oxidised sterling silver, vintage pearls + silk. OO/S
Sea Snake Adrift in Weathered Ripple. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/ S

Sea Snake Adrift in Weathered Ripple. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon. OO/S

2017 ECO : ECHO

Solo exhibition at Handmark Gallery Hobart in January 2017.

The natural world is the focus of the body of work Linda entitled Eco:Echo.

Playing on the similarity of the two words, the works inspired by the idea of Eco feature bold works in wood, driftwood and recycled silver finished to mimic the weathering and shedding of Tasmanian eucalyptus.  

The works inspired by the idea of Echo feature works that resemble an echo wave and some works reference (or echo...) previous signature works of Linda's.

Bougainvillea Wrap bracelet worn as neckpiece.  Sterling silver OO/S

Bougainvillea Wrap bracelet worn as neckpiece.  Sterling silver OO/S
Black Energy Echo neckpiece .  Oxidised sterling silver. OO/A

Black Energy Echo neckpiece.  Oxidised sterling silver. OO/A
Bougainvillea Wrap Bracelet , Sterling silver (with silk converter to create neckpiece). OO/S

Bougainvillea Wrap Bracelet, Sterling silver (with silk converter to create neckpiece). OO/S
Barracuda Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon.   OO/S

Barracuda Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon.   OO/S

Cruising Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon.   OO/A

Cruising Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + nylon.  OO/A
White Gum Bark .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

White Gum Bark.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Weather Beaten Tangle Weed (long) .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/A

Weather Beaten Tangle Weed (long).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/A
Bold Silk Fire Storm and Clouds.  Anodised aluminium + sterling silver.   OO/S

Bold Silk Fire Storm and Clouds.  Anodised aluminium + sterling silver.  OO/S
Red Berry Clouds.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/ S

Red Berry Clouds.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Shedding Blue Gum.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S

Shedding Blue Gum.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Silver Clouds with Golden Pocket.  Sterling silver, gold plated onto sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Silver Clouds with Golden Pocket.  Sterling silver, gold plated onto sterling silver + silk.   OO/S
Silver Energy Echo neckpiece and armbands.  Sterling silver. OO/A

Silver Energy Echo neckpiece and armbands.  Sterling silver. OO/A
Silver Energy neckpiece.  Sterling silver.   OO/A

Silver Energy neckpiece.  Sterling silver.  OO/A
Weather Beaten Clouds (short) .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Weather Beaten Clouds (short).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Wether Beaten Clouds (long).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Wether Beaten Clouds (long).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Silver Shard neckpiece .   Sterling silver.   OO/A

Silver Shard neckpiece.  Sterling silver.  OO/A
Silver Shard bangles in polished + oxidised sterling silver.   OO/A

Silver Shard bangles in polished + oxidised sterling silver.  OO/A
Silver Leaf Light (extra long) and Beaten Black Leaf Light (extra long).  Sterling silver and Oxidised sterling silver.   S IG

Silver Leaf Light (extra long) and Beaten Black Leaf Light (extra long).  Sterling silver and Oxidised sterling silver.  SIG

2016 WILDERNESS

Solo exhibition at Zu Design in Adelaide September 2016

Linda presented works inspired by images of the Tasmanian wilderness taken by her partner, Misho (which adorned the gallery walls - see installation image below). Some of Misho’s images are also shown on the HOME page.

The exhibition presented bold works in Tasmanian wilderness driftwood and turned Tasmanian timbers.

The beautiful weathered trees of the wilderness were further referenced with silver finished to mimic the natural process;  a selection of works were inspired by the vast Tasmanian skies;  and some more gentle works were inspired by wild grasses.

Dolphin Adrift Torque. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/S

Dolphin Adrift Torque. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + oxidised sterling silver. OO/S
Caterpillar Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   OO/S

Caterpillar Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/S
Angel Wing Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon.   OO/ S

Angel Wing Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + nylon.  OO/S
Eagle Adrift Torque .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   NFS

Eagle Adrift Torque.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  NFS
Serpent Hug Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Serpent Hug Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Forest Light Torques small + medium.  Huon Pine + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Trevor Semmens   OO/A  

Forest Light Torques small + medium.  Huon Pine + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Trevor Semmens  OO/A  
Decadent Forest Shadow Torque .  Myrtle with burn finish, black diamond + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Trevor Semmens   OO/S  

Decadent Forest Shadow Torque.  Myrtle with burn finish, black diamond + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Trevor Semmens  OO/S 
Black Bangle Torque and Weathered + Silver Torque .  Oxidised + polished sterling silver.  Both pieces:   OO/A  

Black Bangle Torque and Weathered + Silver Torque.  Oxidised + polished sterling silver.  Both pieces:  OO/A 
XL Torque Pillow Clouds . Sterling silver + silk. OO/S

XL Torque Pillow Clouds. Sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Bold Black Pillow Clouds .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/A

Bold Black Pillow Clouds.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/A
Black Torque Clouds (long).  Oxidised sterling silver.   OO/A

Black Torque Clouds (long).  Oxidised sterling silver.  OO/A
Torque Clouds long .  Sterling silver + silk.   OO/A

Torque Clouds long.  Sterling silver + silk.  OO/A
Weathered Clouds (short) .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   SIG /SO

Weathered Clouds (short).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  SIG/SO
Weathered Branches.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   SIG /SO

Weathered Branches.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  SIG/SO
Lightning Torque .  Sterling silver + silk.   OO/A

Lightning Torque.  Sterling silver + silk.  OO/A
Light Reflections neckpiece.  Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   SIG /SO

Light Reflections neckpiece.  Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  SIG/SO
Zu installation featuring wilderness photography by Misho

Zu installation featuring wilderness photography by Misho

2015 WEATHERED

Solo exhibition at Handmark Gallery in Hobart December 2015 and Courtesy of the Artist in Sydney in March 2016.

Influenced by the strong sense of place that she derives from her home in Tasmania, Linda presents works inspired by the idea of weathering:

Bold silver Weathered works are finished to mimic the natural process of weathering; the Adrift series featuring simple pieces of Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, inviting the viewer to appreciate the natural beauty of a weathered precious resource;  and with a further play on the title, a selection of works inspired by the vast Tasmanian skies and extreme weather conditions.

Red Dot Weathered Torques large + small.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   OO/ S

Red Dot Weathered Torques large + small.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Weathered Torque Branches .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   SIG

Weathered Torque Branches.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  SIG
Weathered Torque Branches (two pieces) .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   SIG   Rippled Adrift Ring.   Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silve r.   OO/A

Weathered Torque Branches (two pieces).  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  SIG  Rippled Adrift Ring. Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/A

Black Torque Clouds Short with red silk .  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.   SIG /SO

Black Torque Clouds Short with red silk.  Oxidised sterling silver + silk.  SIG/SO
Fiddleback Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Fiddleback Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Chop Chop Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver. OO/S

Chop Chop Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver. OO/S
Dinosaur Dreaming Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   OO/A

Dinosaur Dreaming Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/A
Eagle Adrift Torque .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   NFS

Eagle Adrift Torque.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  NFS
Dragon Adrift pin.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   OO/S

Dragon Adrift pin.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/S
Weathered XL Torque Branches . Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S

Weathered XL Torque Branches. Oxidised sterling silver + silk. OO/S
Weathered Rain, Golden Drop . Oxidised sterling silver, 22ct gold plated onto sterling silver + nylon. SIG /SO

Weathered Rain, Golden Drop. Oxidised sterling silver, 22ct gold plated onto sterling silver + nylon. SIG/SO
Golden Black Lightning neckpiece.  9ct gold plated onto sterling silver, anodised aluminium + silk.   SIG /SO

Golden Black Lightning neckpiece.  9ct gold plated onto sterling silver, anodised aluminium + silk.  SIG/SO
Rainbow Lightning neckpiece .  Anodised aluminium, sterling silver + silk.   SIG /SO

Rainbow Lightning neckpiece.  Anodised aluminium, sterling silver + silk.  SIG/SO

2014 10 YEARS ON

A decade of jewellery design celebrated in a solo exhibition at Brenda May Gallery (now May Space) in Sydney 2014.

My approach to design has evolved since my first exhibition in 2004, however my desire has always been to create bold sculptural jewellery that sits well on the body.

The exhibition will review work of the past ten years plus new work that references earlier works.

I hope to demonstrate, irrespective of the ideas behind a collection, an elegant timelessness that transcends fad or fashion and encourages the wearer to be bold, proud and walk tall.

Linda 2014

Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S

Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S
Silver Seagrass ring .  Tasmanian tidal stone + sterling silver.   OO/A

Silver Seagrass ring.  Tasmanian tidal stone + sterling silver.  OO/A
Energy armbands in polished or oxidised sterling silver.     SIG

Energy armbands in polished or oxidised sterling silver.    SIG
Silver Energy neckpiece.   Sterling silver.   SIG

Silver Energy neckpiece.  Sterling silver.  SIG
Ridgeline Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   OO/S

Ridgeline Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/S
Peninsula Shadow Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood with burn finish, black diamond + oxidised sterling silver.   OO/S

Peninsula Shadow Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood with burn finish, black diamond + oxidised sterling silver.  OO/S
Atoll Adrift with Pearls .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, cultured pearls + sterling silver.   OO/S

Atoll Adrift with Pearls.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, cultured pearls + sterling silver.  OO/S
Fjord Adrift with Pearls .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + cultured pearls.   OO/S

Fjord Adrift with Pearls.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + cultured pearls.  OO/S
Field of Gold neckpiece long.  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   OO/ S

Field of Gold neckpiece long.  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  OO/S
Wild Grasses .  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   SIG /SO

Wild Grasses.  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  SIG/SO
Fred + Ginger Waltz earrings .  Sterling silver, black diamond + vintage pearl.   SIG

Fred + Ginger Waltz earrings.  Sterling silver, black diamond + vintage pearl.  SIG
Wisk arm bands in polished, matt + oxidised sterling silver.   SIG

Wisk arm bands in polished, matt + oxidised sterling silver.  SIG
Berber Amber Torques .  Antique 'African Amber' + sterling silver. OO/S

Berber Amber Torques.  Antique 'African Amber' + sterling silver. OO/S
Exploded Sea Sponge .  Sterling silver.   OO/S

Exploded Sea Sponge.  Sterling silver.  OO/S
Reflections with Ripples (short).  Sterling silver + nylon.   OO/S

Reflections with Ripples (short).  Sterling silver + nylon.  OO/S
Reflections with Ripples (long) .   Sterling silver.   OO/S

Reflections with Ripples (long).   Sterling silver.  OO/S
Raw Amber Traces .  Raw amber, sterling silver.   OO/ S

Raw Amber Traces.  Raw amber, sterling silver.  OO/S
First Night Scarf .  Sterling silver + silk.   OO/A

First Night Scarf.  Sterling silver + silk.  OO/A

2013 NATURE, NURTURE

Solo exhibition at COTA Gallery, Surry Hills Sydney September 2013.

For this exhibition Linda presented four series of work, all influenced by nature or nurture in different ways.

'The influence of inherited traits or genes (nature) versus upbringing or environment (nurture) has long been a fascination of mine.  In my case, I'm fairly certain they both influence my work.'

About the works:

The Adrift series acknowledges the natural beauty of Tasmania by presenting simple pieces of Tasmanian wilderness driftwood; the Pearl series borrows from both the Cloud and Adrift series to incorporate the most beautiful blending of nature and nurture, the cultured pearl; the Cloud series, inspired by the vast Tasmanian skies, reflects both the shapes of clouds as well as their constantly shifting and evolving forms; and the Sea Sponge arm pieces inspired by the form and pliability of sea sponges.

 

 

 

Forest Shadow Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood with burn finish, sterling silver + rubber.   OO/S

Forest Shadow Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood with burn finish, sterling silver + rubber.  OO/S
Storm Island Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Storm Island Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.  OO/S
Nature, Nurture.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + cultured pearls.   OO/S

Nature, Nurture.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + cultured pearls.  OO/S
Bold Clouds + Storms with Pearls . Sterling silver, silk + Linda’s mother’s vintage cultured pearls. NFS

Bold Clouds + Storms with Pearls. Sterling silver, silk + Linda’s mother’s vintage cultured pearls. NFS
The Audrey Clouds + Storms with Pearls .  Sterling silver, silk + cultured pearls.   SIG /SO

The Audrey Clouds + Storms with Pearls.  Sterling silver, silk + cultured pearls.  SIG/SO
Baroque Pearls neckpiece with silver toggle clasp. Cultured pearls + sterling silver.   OO/A   Bold Clouds + Storms neckpiece in Sterling silver + silk   SIG   Bold Silver Sea Sponge armpiece  in sterling silver, OO

Baroque Pearls neckpiece with silver toggle clasp. Cultured pearls + sterling silver.  OO/A  Bold Clouds + Storms neckpiece in Sterling silver + silk  SIG  Bold Silver Sea Sponge armpiece in sterling silver, OO/S
Golden Clouds .  22ct gold-plated onto sterling silver + silk.   SIG /SO

Golden Clouds.  22ct gold-plated onto sterling silver + silk.  SIG/SO
Silver Clouds, Golden Storm . Shown worn as long. Sterling silver, 22ct gold-plated over sterling silver + silk.   SIG

Silver Clouds, Golden Storm. Shown worn as long. Sterling silver, 22ct gold-plated over sterling silver + silk.  SIG
Silver Shape-Shifter Clouds .  Sterling silver + silk.   SIG

Silver Shape-Shifter Clouds.  Sterling silver + silk.  SIG
Bold Silver Clouds long .  Sterling silver + silk.   SIG

Bold Silver Clouds long.  Sterling silver + silk.  SIG
Bold Silver Sea Sponge in sterling silver, OO/S and Silver Sea Sponge SIG /SO

Bold Silver Sea Sponge in sterling silver, OO/S and Silver Sea Sponge SIG/SO

2012 WOOD YOU WEAR?

Solo exhibition at Design Centre Tasmania Launceston February - April 2012.

Invited by the Design Centre to create an exhibition of jewellery made entirely of wood, Linda collaborated with several talented Tasmanian wood-workers and turners:

Trevor Semmens

Patrick Senior

Keith Simpkin

Jon Grant

Adrian Oliver Hunt

Peter Prasil

And for the first time, incorporated Tasmanian wilderness driftwood into her designs. 

This Way Black.  Myrtle with burn finish + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt.   OO/A

This Way Black.  Myrtle with burn finish + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt.  OO/A
Forest Pearls .  Huon pine, silk + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Trevor Semmens   OO/S  

Forest Pearls.  Huon pine, silk + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Trevor Semmens  OO/S  
Tribal Slats.  Huon Pine, Sassafras, nylon + sterling silver.  Wood worker, Jon Grant.   OO/S

Tribal Slats.  Huon Pine, Sassafras, nylon + sterling silver.  Wood worker, Jon Grant.  OO/S
Forest Heart (long) . Sassafras, silk + sterling silver. Wood turner, Trevor Semmens OO/S

Forest Heart (long). Sassafras, silk + sterling silver. Wood turner, Trevor Semmens OO/S
This Way and That Way neckpieces.  Huon pine + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt.   OO/A .  

This Way and That Way neckpieces.  Huon pine + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt.  OO/A.  
This Way rings in Tasmanian Myrtle, Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish and Huon Pine + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt   OO/A  

This Way rings in Tasmanian Myrtle, Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish and Huon Pine + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Adrian Oliver Hunt  OO/A  
Myrtle Elipse .  Myrtle + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Trevor Semmens   OO/S  

Myrtle Elipse.  Myrtle + sterling silver.  Wood turner, Trevor Semmens  OO/S  
Huon Waxing Moon .  Huon pine + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Patrick Senior   SIG/SO  

Huon Waxing Moon.  Huon pine + sterling silver.   Wood turner, Patrick Senior  SIG/SO  
Huon Chop, Chop .  Huon pine (chop sticks) + sterling silver. Wood turner, Patrick Senior.   OO/S  

Huon Chop, Chop.  Huon pine (chop sticks) + sterling silver. Wood turner, Patrick Senior. OO/S  
Forest Light Heart (long). Huon pine, silk + sterling silver. Wood turner, Trevor Semmens OO/S Black Wisk cuff in oxidised sterling silver SIG

Forest Light Heart (long). Huon pine, silk + sterling silver. Wood turner, Trevor Semmens OO/S Black Wisk cuff in oxidised sterling silver SIG
Tiger, Tiger ring .  Tiger Myrtle + sterling silver.   Wood turners, Patrick Senior + Trevor Semmens     OO/A .

Tiger, Tiger ring.  Tiger Myrtle + sterling silver.  Wood turners, Patrick Senior + Trevor Semmens   OO/A.
River Bend Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.   OO/S

River Bend Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood + sterling silver.  OO/S
Ripple Adrift .  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

Ripple Adrift.  Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.  OO/S

2011 INVISIBLE FORCES

Collaborative exhibition with Peter Whyte (photographer) at Handmark Gallery in Hobart January 2011 and Metalab (now Courtesy of the Artist) Gallery in Surry Hills Sydney July 2011.

To see some of the beautiful photography by Peter Whyte that inspired many of these works, take a look at 'Invisible Forces' on Peter's website. 

 

Energy armbands in polished or oxidised sterling silver.     SIG /L

Energy armbands in polished or oxidised sterling silver.    SIG/L
Gentle Pool ring.  Tasmanian tidal stone and Australian opal + sterling silver.   OO/S

Gentle Pool ring.  Tasmanian tidal stone and Australian opal + sterling silver.  OO/S
Field of Gold neckpiece.    Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   OO/S   See long version in Collections/Gold + Silver

Field of Gold neckpiece.   Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  OO/S  See long version in Collections/Gold + Silver
Wild Grasses .  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   SIG /SO

Wild Grasses.  Sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  SIG/SO
Floating African Amber Traces .  'African amber' + sterling silver.   OO/S

Floating African Amber Traces.  'African amber' + sterling silver.  OO/S
Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S

Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S
Floating Mother of Pearl Traces . Antique mother-of-pearl hand cut beads and sterling silver. OO/S

Floating Mother of Pearl Traces. Antique mother-of-pearl hand cut beads and sterling silver. OO/S
Light Reflections neckpiece.  Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.   SIG /SO

Light Reflections neckpiece.  Sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.  SIG/SO

2004 - 2010 SOLO

Some examples of the work created for solo exhibitions between 2004 (Linda's very first exhibition at Brenda May Gallery) and 2010.

Although the work was created specifically for the exhibition named, the first 6 works were re-photographed in 2014 for Linda's 10 Years On exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.

2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.   Silver Slinky in Sterling silver.         OO/A

2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.  Silver Slinky in Sterling silver.       OO/A
2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.   Chrysalis in sterling silver.      ENQ

2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.   Chrysalis in sterling silver.      ENQ
2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.   Amber Orbit, 'African Amber' + sterling silver OO/S  and Silver Spiral in sterling silver OO/A

2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art Exhibition at Brenda May Gallery.  Amber Orbit, 'African Amber' + sterling silver OO/S  and Silver Spiral in sterling silver OO/A
2005  Jewellery as Wearable Art at Handmark Gallery, Hobart. Aladdin's Key in sterling silver + antique African silver bead.   OO/S

2005  Jewellery as Wearable Art at Handmark Gallery, Hobart. Aladdin's Key in sterling silver + antique African silver bead.  OO/S
2008  All About ...Flowering Exhibition at Handmark Gallery.   Banksia Leaf in Sterling silver + antique agate trade bead.   SIG

2008  All About ...Flowering Exhibition at Handmark Gallery.  Banksia Leaf in Sterling silver + antique agate trade bead.  SIG
2008  All About ...Flowering Exhibition at Handmark Gallery.   Bougainvillea Wraps in Sterling silver + anodised aluminium.   PROD

2008  All About ...Flowering Exhibition at Handmark Gallery.  Bougainvillea Wraps in Sterling silver + anodised aluminium.  PROD
2009 Balance Exhibition at Metalab Gallery (now Courtesy of the Artist).  Forest Shadow ring in Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish + sterling silver.   SIG

2009 Balance Exhibition at Metalab Gallery (now Courtesy of the Artist). Forest Shadow ring in Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish + sterling silver.   SIG
2009  Shadow Exhibition at Jam Factory Studio Works.   Wild Seas Cuff in sterling silver.   OO/S

2009  Shadow Exhibition at Jam Factory Studio Works.  Wild Seas Cuff in sterling silver.  OO/S
2010  Hugs and Kisses Exhibition at Design Centre Tasmania.   Gentle Kiss, Kiss in sterling silver + 9ct gold.     SIG

2010  Hugs and Kisses Exhibition at Design Centre Tasmania.   Gentle Kiss, Kiss in sterling silver + 9ct gold.    SIG

2006-2023 SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2006  City of Hobart Art Prize finalist.   Chrysalis in sterling silver.                ENQ

2006  City of Hobart Art Prize finalist.  Chrysalis in sterling silver.               ENQ
2006  City of Hobart Art Prize finalist.   Chrysalis Cowl in sterling silver.   OO/S Image: AliasX Model: Habiba

2006  City of Hobart Art Prize finalist.  Chrysalis Cowl in sterling silver.   OO/S Image: AliasX Model: Habiba
2006  Design Island 2006. Tortoise Spin armband and Tortoise Body Bangle . In Faux tortoise shell and sterling silver.   OO/S Image: AliasX Model: Habiba

2006 Design Island 2006. Tortoise Spin armband and Tortoise Body Bangle. In Faux tortoise shell and sterling silver.   OO/S Image: AliasX Model: Habiba
2007 Contemporary Wearables '07 Award finalist. Precious Light Rain in 9ct white gold + nylon. OO/S

2007 Contemporary Wearables '07 Award finalist. Precious Light Rain in 9ct white gold + nylon. OO/S
2007 Design Island New Horizons Hobart + Launceston.   Silver Wisk cuffs in matt, polished + oxidised sterling silver.     SIG

2007 Design Island New Horizons Hobart + Launceston.  Silver Wisk cuffs in matt, polished + oxidised sterling silver.    SIG
2007 Singular + Multiple.  Singapore, Melbourne + Hobart.    Silver Heron earring in sterling silver.   PROD

2007 Singular + Multiple.  Singapore, Melbourne + Hobart.   Silver Heron earring in sterling silver.   PROD
2008 Island of Inspiration: New Jewellery from Tasmania. Metalab (now COTA) Sydney. Roaring Beach cuff. Image: Metalab

2008 Island of Inspiration: New Jewellery from Tasmania. Metalab (now COTA) Sydney. Roaring Beach cuff. Image: Metalab

2010  Tasmanian Design Award overall winner.   Silk Dew Drop in sterling silver + silk.   PROD

2010  Tasmanian Design Award overall winner.  Silk Dew Drop in sterling silver + silk.   PROD
2010  National Contemporary Jewellery Award finalist.   Wild Grasses in sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.       SIG /SO

2010 National Contemporary Jewellery Award finalist.  Wild Grasses in sterling silver, 9ct gold + nylon.       SIG/SO
2011 Tasmanian Wood Design Collection Biennial Acquisitive Exhibition, Hobart + Launceston. Forest Light and Forest Dark rings Huon Pine + Tiger Myrtle and sterling silver. SIG

2011 Tasmanian Wood Design Collection Biennial Acquisitive Exhibition, Hobart + Launceston. Forest Light and Forest Dark rings Huon Pine + Tiger Myrtle and sterling silver. SIG
2011 Contemporary Wearables '11 finalist.   Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S

2011 Contemporary Wearables '11 finalist.  Floating Stones Three with Tasmanian tidal stones + sterling silver.   OO/S
2011-2014 Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories. Artisan touring exhibition.   Karrie Webb's Web in Sterling silver + 9ct gold.   OO/A   Image:  Rod Buchholz

2011-2014 Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories. Artisan touring exhibition.  Karrie Webb's Web in Sterling silver + 9ct gold.  OO/A  Image:  Rod Buchholz
2012 Design Island Exhibition Melbourne. Forest Heart long in Huon Pine, silk and sterling silver OO/S with Black Wisk cuff in Oxidised Sterling Silver SIG

2012 Design Island Exhibition Melbourne. Forest Heart long in Huon Pine, silk and sterling silver OO/S with Black Wisk cuff in Oxidised Sterling Silver SIG
2012  LOOT 2012 New York.   Tribal Slats in hand-made Tasmanian timber, sterling silver + nylon.           OO/S

2012  LOOT 2012 New York.  Tribal Slats in hand-made Tasmanian timber, sterling silver + nylon.          OO/S
2013 Wearable Geometries at Bini Gallery. Carousel Leaf and Bougainvillea Wraps in anodised aluminium + sterling silver. SIG

2013 Wearable Geometries at Bini Gallery. Carousel Leaf and Bougainvillea Wraps in anodised aluminium + sterling silver. SIG
2014  LOOT 2014 New York.   Tortoise Chain in vintage faux tortoise-shell and sterling silver.     OO/S

2014  LOOT 2014 New York.  Tortoise Chain in vintage faux tortoise-shell and sterling silver.     OO/S
2016 40 Years, 40 Designers #2 at Design Tasmania. After the Fire in Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, Australian opals + sterling silver. OO/S

2016 40 Years, 40 Designers #2 at Design Tasmania. After the Fire in Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, Australian opals + sterling silver. OO/S
2016  Tasmania Dreaming, Bini Gallery.   Water Snake Adrift in Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.   OO/S

2016  Tasmania Dreaming, Bini Gallery.  Water Snake Adrift in Tasmanian wilderness driftwood, sterling silver + silk.   OO/S
2014  LOOT 2014 New York.   Decadent Forest Shadow Torque .  Myrtle with burn finish, black diamond + sterling silver.    SIG /SO

2014  LOOT 2014 New York.  Decadent Forest Shadow Torque.  Myrtle with burn finish, black diamond + sterling silver.  SIG/SO
2016  Yeah, Cheers, Thanks a Lot at Brenda May Gallery.   Rainbow Tail Feathers in anodised aluminium, silk + sterling silver.   SIG

2016  Yeah, Cheers, Thanks a Lot at Brenda May Gallery.  Rainbow Tail Feathers in anodised aluminium, silk + sterling silver.   SIG

2021 ZU design Christmas show NEW. Wind Seed in Sterling Silver + black nylon. SIG

2021 ZU design Christmas show NEW. Wind Seed in Sterling Silver + black nylon. SIG
2023 Precious - Excellence in Contemporary Jewellery. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Launceston TAS. Forest Light ring . SIG

2023 Precious - Excellence in Contemporary Jewellery. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Launceston TAS. Forest Light ring. SIG
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