The State of Shine
The Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (Queensland Chapter) Inc., known as JMGQ, presents The State of Shine. This exhibition showcases the shining and vibrant contemporary jewellery and small objects community in Queensland. The State of Shine is an exploration by twenty member artists, of what it means to design and make in Queensland. A panel of experts in the field have selected the exhibition participants and works.

The State of Shine exhibition will be displayed at the Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne from 29 August – 14 September 2019 during Melbourne's Contemporary Jewellery and Object Biennial, Radiant Pavilion.

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The artwork in this exhibition goes beyond the usual visions of the Sunshine State, beyond warm weather, beaches and blue skies. Queensland is much, much more.

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A collection of images of selected work from the State of Shine exhibition.

Get to know the artists...

There are twenty incredible artists involved in the exhibition. Each had individual concepts and themes, find out more here.

Learn about JMGQ...

JMGQ has members that are well established in their practice, as well as students and beginners on their path to building their skills. So no matter what your level of skill or practice, JMGQ welcomes you to join

Learn about Brunswick Street Gallery...

Learn about Radiant Pavilion...
When thinking about Queensland, visions of the sunshine state are often of warm weather, beaches and blue skies. Queensland is much, much more. It is a place of contrasts and extremes, and a state of mind. Queensland is its history, its people, flora and fauna and its’ landscape. Identifying with Queensland has been captured by a mood, a character, or an atmosphere unique to this state.

JMGQ has drawn out themes and connections between the artworks to begin a discussion about what is it to design and make in Queensland, within the broader framework of Australia. The State of Shine examines our connection to place through thinking and making, within the sphere of contemporary jewellery and small objects.
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