Absurd Machine Fun to be had at Chapel Hill

Today is the day the Flurioessence is opening!!! I am so excited to be exhibiting with some of the best  artists I have had the pleasure of meeting.  Brian O'Malley, Louise Vadasz, Craig Bowyer and Peter Stentiford are all South Australian artists exploring the beauty of our Fleurieu Peninsula, here in beautiful South Australia.

I have been tantalising folks on facebook with the notion of the function of the absurd machines and urging people to come and have a look at the exhibition opening today to find out.  The hint lies in my philosophical function for jewellery design and design for the planet, when you look at the end result, I ask you,  is it all absurd?

Flurioessence is being opened at 2pm today by Stephanie Johnson at Chapel Hill Winery, 1 Chapel Hill Road McLaren Vale.

Machines of Absurdity

What do they do these machines of absurdity??? What makes them so absurd? Are they really a machine or a concept? Hmmmmmm

Absurd machines

They spin, they turn, they enrapture but what do they really do?

The absurd machines have arrived at Chapel Hill Winery!!! I'm so happy to be part of the wonderful 'Flurioessence' Exhibition opening on Sunday the 22nd of July at 2pm. I'm exhibiting with Brian O'Malley, Louise Vadasz, Peter Stentiford and Craig Bowyer.  The exhibition is being opened by the enigmatic Stephanie Johnson, arts writer and publisher.  Come and find out the secrets behind the 'absurd machines', it may enthrall you... 

One lid a month project is gaining multi-level momentum

Here is the latest from the Midnight Blue lid series, introducing 'STARKISS'. Have you ever had a kiss where it was beyond physical?  It felt like you were drinking in the stars and they became a part of you and you them?  That is what 'STARKISS' is all about.  STARKISS and Midnight Kiss Midnight Eclipse both featured at the last Willunga artisan market and recieved great critical acclaim, evoking notions of whirling midnight whimsy in the arms of a delectable lover, how exciting it is for me to create works that encourage such deliciousness :)

I am very excited to have created these two works so far from this month's Midnight Blue saucepan lid.  I have pushed my design boundaries in terms of aesthetic and technique, and I am really feeling the momentum of this project kicking into gear.  There are officially two days to go to completely use all of the material from Midnight Blue, all kinds if quirky ideas are coming to mind :). The entire collection for this lid will be featured in a mystery gallery in Australia within the next two weeks. So stay tuned and see what romantic whimsies take my fancy :)

Midnight Kiss Midnight Eclipse

Fresh from the 'One lid a month' project is my new star, 

'Midnight Kiss, Midnight Eclipse'

 She's been lovingly crafted from the glorious Midnight Blue saucepan lid I chose three weeks ago, I've got half of it left and six days to use all of its material being in the form of new jewellery.  

The designs for this months range are based upon the notion of 'Midnight Blue', what does it mean? Also with Valentines day encroaching I saw this as a wonderful opportunity to think about romance, and how midnight blue can be incorporated into the concept of romance.

For these works I have largely drawn upon the movement of Art Nouveau, dancing, the moon, the stars and explosions of delight!!  I have also chosen to explore some new techniques and push the boundaries of old techniques, I am excited about creating more three dimensional works, and this piece is my first stepping stone down that path. 

With six days and half a lid to go, wish me luck folks :)

One big massive saucepan lid installation mountain

So, I've managed to save over 400 saucepan lids, cake tins, jelly moulds, kettles and cups all made from anodised or powder coated alluminium!! As a result of this collecting mania I am introducing a fabulous new challenge for myself.  I must use one saucepan lid per month, using the entire lid.  Thats all the metal, the plastic handle and the screw or rivet holding the handle.  The lid will be completely upcycled into works of jewellery which can be dismantled if need be, so the raw material can be recycled when the jewellery reaches the end of its life.  It's a big challenge, some have said I will be at this for many many years, well so be it!!! I love these pieces of treasure that normally end up in the dump.  I feel a tremendous sense of honour in breathing new life into such stunning gems.


Folks, the lid I have chosen this month is a lovely "Midnight Blue" number.  She's a powder coated lid, fairly modern I believe, with lovely flecks of glitter as you might see on a metallic car duco. At this stage the works are taking on a decidedly Art Nouveau feel.  The works and the process behind creating the works will be on show at the Willunga Artisan Market on the 11th of February, so if you are in the area, pop by to have a sqizz:)

Six in the light dance

six in the number used to unlock the secrets of the universe!

Dance Dance Dance with me!!

Swinging on the time needles

Saucepan lids and knitting needles swinging to the dance of time

Mind tanks turning

Dancing the time shift

Time shifting constantly, dancing around it creatively

seaweed pops underfoot, time swings from the hook

Circles completing the cycle

Movement of time and space in things, manifest the object.

The wheel of Ethics just keeps on turning

I'm wondering about the cycles

The Black Swan has just swanned into the room

Dada Deco

Its the Golden Grape Monkey!!

The Saucepan lids are in a permanent state of metamorphosis!!

Absolutely Sacred and Fabulous

Some people see owls, some see crop circles, some see pianos, but these little ear drops are sacred talismans to all :)

New Packaging Sooper excited!!

I've been folding like a woman obsessed and now I have some gorgeous upcycled packaging for my little talismans.  Made from a rescued Adventure book ( you can have extra camping tips) and some funky vintage wallpaper. Oh and because they are square there is no waste!! Uber Sooper Dooper cool!!

These are for sale!!

Flower of life earrings $99 plus postage and handling


These gorgie 'black' flower of life earrings are made from extremely rare black anodised alluminium saucepan lids, rescued from my local junk shop.  The buzz is that inspriation for this design contains the answers to the universe.... Stare at these for long enough and I'm sure something will come to you :)

Heres one of my little creatures...

See how the monkey swings!! :)

STAY TUNED FOR MORE RECENT IMAGES!!!

I have been hanging out in my studio, filing and sawing away with glee, listening to some pretty good audio books, so that I can produce a new collection of works. Alas the images are not on this computer at present but watch this space and pretty soon you will be astounded by my latest loverlies!!

I'm back!!

Its been nearly a whole year of heaps going up down and all around, but I am happy tosay that I am back with a vengeance!! I have an exhibition on at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery till the end of the month, so if you are in that neck of the woods, go and check it out :)

I want to know the life of my works

Yes, it has been quite some time since I have posted anything on here, but i have been busy playing music, eating yum food and generally having fun!! Now I am back into the swing of things preparing for that Christmas rush!!

After a bit of a step outside of being a jeweller for a while, I was able to ponder... Wonder what happens to the peices of jewellery I make after I have made it??

All the works have unique stories of thier own before they even become jewellery. they have come from kitchenware, vintage jewellery and other miscellaneous sources, so they already have stories embedded in them before I even contemplate their new stories.

I would like to know the new stories of my works post purchase.

So if you have an interesting or not so interesting story to share about a piece of jewellery you have purchased from me or seen in a shop or something, please post it on my blog or drop me an email kimthomsonjewellery@gmail.com.

Happy sunny days

Cheers

Kim

Moody Blues

Feeling Frilly in the moody Blues of winter :)

New and fresh jewellery from the house of Kim!!

New work

Green

Wearable

Ethical

Yummy!!

The Coorong June 21 2007

I wonder where I will be for this years winter solstice?

peppermint pipeline

so invigorated even in the day workies, more keeps happening, flow

VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!

I have been coming up with a new range of amazing designs which are busting to jump off of the page onto a lovely anodised saucepan lid and turn themselves into dazzling bundles of sumptuous beauty!!

Post Perth Feels Good!!

stay tuned folks

What a wonderful week!!

Have had one of the best weeks ever!!

Post birthday party, no work, no stress, caught some amazing waves, went for a great swim today and enjoyed hanging out with my nine year old niece splashing some paint around and flinging those rubber things kids put on pencils up at the cieling fan with a soup ladle. I've been listening to some cool jamaican soul beats as well and made up some nice riffs on the bass, could turn into a nice little ditty! I am also enjoying taking my time design wise on some new saucepan lid creations, a bit of the paint splashing I think was an inspiration.

Happy Friday the 5th xoxo

Happy 2010!!! Yihaa

To all of the jewellers out there, I wish you all a safe, productive, ethical and exciting 2010, and to all the non-jewellers I wish you all a safe, prosperous, ethical and exciting new year :)

Hoping everyones biggest hopes and dreams come true !!

LOVE YOUR JEWELLERY!!!

Best Wishes

Kim Thomson
Kim Thomson Jewellery

Hand Cut Goodies!!

All of my works are hand cut, hand made, hand just about everything!!(I use an electric drill). This means that I get to watch the transformation of the metal right under my fingertips. Makes for a pretty nice connection with the works, and it gives me immense joy at the knowledge that folks are out there enjoying them.

Stay tuned for some more sundew pieces!!

More works available at Kim Thomson Jewellery

The Owls have been hooting outside my window telling me to get on the net and post these images of their lovely new friends. Should you wish to purchase any of these items, please contact me via email kimthomsonjewellery@gmail.com or phone / SMS 0450736546 to place any orders. Please leave a name and contact number.

Happy Happy's



Wise Owlie Brooches $85 each

New Collection of works at Red Poles

This latest sereies of works in an interpretation of geometry in three main forms. Namely, sacred geometry, islamic geometry and kinetic geometry as used by troupes such as Cirque de Soleil. These works are currrently on show at Red Poles in Mclaren Vale as part of Showtime. Please visit Red Poles at http://www.redpoles.com.au/.

Flower of Life earrings $180

Geo 2 $185

Geo 1 $185

Great new works available from Kim Thomson Jewellery!

Khaki Spooky ol tree brooch
$85




Spooky ol trees brooch


$85




Dusky Dendrite Pendants
$45




White Butterfly, from the White bug series
$85






sundews in Brooches or earrings
$125



Unified Sea Grapes $125

The freckles in my Eyes reflect the freckles of my world

$125

Introducing 'Place of Sillhouettes'

This is my latest bespoke collection which is now showing at Red Opus art space, located on Payneham Road St Peters, or you can check out their website at http://www.redopusartspace.com/

The sihouettes of plants that are indigenous to the Aldinga scrub are only the beginning of the story behind these works.

Underlying each piece is a pattern associated with various cultures around the globe. They are made from discarded anodised alluminium saucpan lids, cake tins, canistiers, kettles etc.. Using ethical manufacturing techniques.

This collection is about place. Aldinga and its place.

kimthomsonjewellery has lift off!!

I have created yet another blog! I have also changed my email address and basically simplified my cyberworld so that people can find it easier to access me and my work.

I apologise if this is becoming confusing, but hopefully as my skills develop with doing this, the new blog will become easier to access, and understand what is going on in my little jewellery and music world.

Stay tuned for some photos