Through the creative process, artists turn an intangible concept in to a tangible object through a continuous development of reflection and refraction. That time spent creating enables us to stop and reflect, and it is those moments of reflection that allow for refraction, or redirection, to occur.

Is the outcome of our work a reflection of us, as best as we can express it? Or does the process of refraction cause us to shift directions, facilitating a distortion or alteration of our personal expectations and offering up a new perspective? In developing work for this exhibition, we encourage artists to reconsider their current viewpoint and explore the different ways of experiencing the world.

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AWARDS

Inugural Australian Contemporary Jewellery Galleries Award

Open Award for Excellence

Sponsored by contemporary jewellery galleries Studio Ingot, FIND Collective, KIN Gallery and Arbor Brunswick, along with passionate private collectors

Prize: $2,500 cash

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JMGA Award

For conceptual development related to the exhibition theme

Sponsored by JMGQ, JMGANSW and JMGAWA

Prize: $1,000 cash

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Desert Fire Designs Award

For innovative use of precious materials

Prize: A gold in quartz cabochon from the Beta Hunt nickel/gold mine at Kambalda, WA, fashioned in the workshop of Desert Fire Designs in Perth WA. Retail value $4,700.

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Highly Commended

Sponsored by Pearls Of Australia

Prize: South Sea Pearl up to the value of $500.

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Technical Achievement Award

Sponsored by Australian Jewellery Supplies

Prize: $250 AJS voucher

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Peoples Choice Award

Prize: $250 cash