Welcome to the Object page on the fantastic Indie website!
I am Laura, a devoted Indie fan and staff member at Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design. Many of you will have heard of Object, but some may not... So, to give you a quick background about us, Object is an organisation situated in the design and arts hub of Sydney, Surry Hills. We are a gallery, a magazine and a retail store, Collect.
Our approach to design is unique – we believe that creative innovation occurs most successfully through exploring the unexplored and pursuing the hybrid.
What does this really mean...? Well, we show exhibitions in our gallery space which challenge you to think and to imagine – we love to inspire our audience! Our magazine explores new ideas and brings you insight into the design world of today.
Object Gallery at night, Joy Lai, 2007
Over the next while, my aim is to get you acquainted with Object, who we are and what we do... I will update you on our current happenings - events and exhibitions, and let you know what beautiful items we have in our store.
Object and Collect are a must visit – we are at 415 Bourke Street, Surry Hills. Admission is FREE and we are open Tuesday – Sunday 11.00 – 6.00pm. Being a not-for-profit organisation we aim to give back to the Australian artists that are represented in our store– over the past 3 years we have given over $1 million back to Australian artists through retail sales.
Every time I go into Collect I find a new thing I HAVE to have, a beautiful new necklace or pair of earrings, a new vase for my home, or a scarf that is just yummy!
At the moment, I am loving the silver pieces by Anna Davern – I am wearing one of her rings right now! I adore Brooke Johnston's creations and Mel Young's funky acrylic rings. I have a great Fink brooch on hold at the moment, which I can't wait to wear!
Our pieces are affordable and one of a kind. There are so many Christmas ideas, too many to name.... We stock Edols Elliot's glass creations and cool new pieces from South Australia's Jam Factory. We also have Marc Pascal vases, Husque macadamia nut bowls and Insync Design brooches – powder coated stainless steel pieces that would be a statement addition to any fabulous outfit!
In our exhibition space right now we are showing a beautiful textile exhibition by Liz Williamson, the fourth in our series of Living Treasures exhibitions. We also have a breathtaking collection of nests, collected by Gay Bilson. It is almost unbelievable that such gorgeous pieces were created by birds – you must come and see them!
Liz Williamson, new work, 2008
Liz Williamson exhibition at Object Gallery, Joy Lai, 2008
Nest, Gay Bilson exhibition, Joy Lai 2008
Our website is object.com.au – please visit online and in person. I welcome comments through this blog – please let me know what you think, and if you have been inspired!
Your Objector, Laura
Object Laura
Well done Laura what a fantastic Gallery will endeavour to get out very soon, just love the glass ware and jewellery
Vintage look
Hi Laura,
Is everything that is displayed in the gallery for sale? I know my wife has adored, on more than one occasion, pieces placed on display in the gallery.
Also, what jewellery (not for me!) is in fashion for those who like a vintage look? Anything at Object?
Thanks,
Will.
A response for Will
Hey Will,
Thanks for your comment.
Pieces in the gallery are on sale depending on the exhibition. Our recent "Refashioning the Fashion" pieces were all for sale, but our current exhibition in the project space is only for viewing. As mentioned in the blog, we have a selection of Liz Williamson pieces on sale in the store. (sorry about the long winded response!)
At Collect, we have quite a few pieces with a vintage look - mostly brooches and a few other wearables.
If we get more, I will be sure to update you on my blog!
Cheers, Laura
Love the blog Laura. Makes
Love the blog Laura. Makes me want to visit the store... now! Look forward to more.
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