LUCKY CHARM. Making Good Fortune Happen.

I have recently curated a charity fundraiser auction of contemporary jewellery donated by makers from near and far. All proceeds are going to the Red Cross Disaster Rescue and Relief Services. Read on for more info...

Lucky Charm. Making Good Fortune Happen, is an online auction fundraiser coordinated by Melbourne based jeweler, Natalia Milosz-Piekarska, (me), in order to raise much needed funds in support of the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Rescue services.

In light of the recent bout of devastating natural disasters that have taken place around the world, in particular, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it became apparent that humanitarian charities such as the Red Cross have become increasingly stretched for funds and resources which allow them to respond quickly and effectively in critical times.

The Lucky Charm fundraiser will see a cornucopia of amazing contemporary jewellery works auctioned off online as a means to show support and help raise much needed funds for the Red Cross -Australia.

All works have been donated by an incredibly generous and highly respected assembly of local and international contemporary jewellers who have banded together to create what organizer, Natalia Milosz-Piekarska calls, “An unstoppable force of GOOD nature”.

Established and emerging makers alsike have come together, with names such as Lucy Folk, Julia deVille, Nicholas Bastin, Melinda Young, Anna Davern in the mix. It’s a rare opportunity to view and bid on such a vast and varied collection of amazing jewellery works. What is even more amazing is that ALL pieces start at a reserve price of only $30!

Thank you for your support, spread the word far and wide, good luck, happy bidding, and may you yourself become a Maker of Good Fortune!

Bidding is open now, all auctions end on April 21st at 11pm EST.

Go to: http://www.luckycharmfundraiser.blogspot.com

Bad Beasts Do Not Harm Me - Sydney. OPENED!

Bad Beasts opened to a wonderful reception at Metalab Gallery, Surry Hills, Sydney, last Thursday night. Thanks so much to the brilliant Nina and Cesar for being wonderful hosts and for supplying our jewellery community with such an exceptional space and institution. They are a true force of nature, so much energy, so many ideas, so much going on. If you are in Sydney now, go check out our show, it's on till the 31st March. If you're not in Sydney, but plan on visiting, be sure to stop at Metalab in your travels, it's a must!

Hofstede Design - Bad Beasts Catalogue.

Hofstede Design, Melbourne.

Last year when Bad Beasts Do Not Harm Me came to fruition, we commissioned the wonderfully lovely and talented graphic designer Wendy Ellerton, from Hofstede Design, to design our catalogue. With contributing texts from highly regarded creatives, contemporary jeweller/object maker, Nicholas Bastin, and artist/experimental musician, Nathan Gray, the catalogue showcases a selection of work from the show and includes some brief words on who, what, why and how Bad Beasts came to be.

Beautifully designed, the catalogue has become a treasured adjunct to the show.

Only a small run was printed, so, all in all, a great little collector's piece to add to your library. Copies are currently available for sale at Metalab while the show is up till the 31st March, otherwise, feel free to contact me if you're keen to get your hands on a copy.