About the artists:

Diane Appleby is a jeweller and sculptor located at the south coast of NSW. Diane was previously based at Stanley Street Gallery in inner Sydney where she made jewellery for exhibitions and worked with clients to make individually designed pieces. Since 2018 she has transitioned from making wearable works to hand-held sculptures. These are predominately formed in copper and enamelled and oxidised. Hallmarks of Diane’s handmade pieces are form, texture and colour. Her wearable and handheld pieces are designed to delight the wearer by their feel either in the hand or on the body. Diane’s pieces are imbued with a precious presence whether they are crafted in burnished silver and planished gold with silken tassels or copper that has been enamelled and oxidised. They are designed to bring focus to the senses, and to give the user a place of contemplation.

Minna Graham was born in regional NSW, she grew up in the Snowy Mountains, immersed in a rich world full of nature and creativity. Settling in Daylesford, Victoria, Minna enrolled in a Diploma of Ceramics at the University of Ballarat in 2009. Graduating in 2012, Minna was awarded the Brian McLellan Award for Outstanding Achievement. Minna has since worked as ceramic artist, her work featured in numerous galleries such as Craft Victoria and Sturt Gallery-School of Excellence in Arts, Design and Fabrication. In 2014 Minna undertook a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Ceramics. Minna was awarded the Albert Coates Memorial Award for Excellence and the INCA Award- Michael Hallam Award for Innovation in Ceramics in early 2018. She is a founding member and Director of Clayspace, Daylesford and Region Ceramics Collective since 2010 and continued to work in this role until 2018. Minna regularly conducts workshops and classes both privately and in various institutions.

Minna Graham is a ceramicist based in Central Victoria, she works primarily with functional ceramics, specialising in teaware. She completed a Diploma of Ceramics at the University of Ballarat in 2012, where she received the Brian McLellan Award for Outstanding Achievement. Minna’s work is represented in numerous galleries, including Craft Victoria and Sturt Gallery –School of Excellence in Arts, Design and Fabrication. From 2010 to 2018, she was a founding member and Director of Clayspace – Daylesford and Region Ceramics Collective. Her practice has been enriched by international study, including specialised training in Karatsu tea ware in Japan, and time spent learning traditional pottery and firing techniques in Myanmar, East Timor, and Cambodia. In 2014, Minna undertook a year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics) at Federation University, Ballarat, during which she was awarded the Albert Coates Memorial Award for Excellence. In 2018, she received the INCA Michael Hallam Award for Innovation in Ceramics. More recently, Minna was named the Featured Ceramic Artist at the 2024 Warrandyte Pottery Expo and received the Potters Choice Award in 2023. She was also a finalist in both the 2024 North Queensland Ceramic Awards and the Northern Beaches Environmental Art Award at Manly Art Gallery & Museum in Sydney. In 2025, Minna undertook a month-long arts residency in Portugal and returned to present at the Australian Ceramics Triennale in Fremantle later that year. Minna continues to create sculptural vessels and functional tableware for galleries, exhibitions, and competitions across Australia.

Elly Glossop is a Scottish-born, Australian-raised artist who lives and works in Copenhagen. After completing a BA at the Royal Danish Academy, on Bornholm, Elly received an MA from the Royal College of Art in London in 2020. During her studies, she was awarded several prizes, including a scholarship from the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). Elly has been an artist in residence at Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark several times, where she focused predominantly on wood-firing. Elly has exhibited widely in Denmark, London, New York and Taiwan and has received several awards, including the RJ Washington Prize (London) and the Franz Rising Award (Taiwan, Second Prize). She was also a finalist in the Officine Saffi Award in Italy in 2021. Elly’s work is held in several prestigious collections.

Emma Jimson creates elegantly refined ceramic forms that delicately dance a line between form and function. Utilising the seductive properties of porcelain and precision of the mould making method, her works echo the quiet strength and enduring beauty of the surrounding rural landscape. Combining art, craft and design, Emma’s practice is grounded by process, the chemistry of clay, and an exploration of how we engage with the objects in our space. She carefully crafts limited edition vessels to hold and be held, supporting daily rituals and emotional engagement. Based in the Macedon Ranges of Central Victoria, Emma makes and teaches at Pom-me-granite Studios, the creative space she co-founded with her partner Jim, a bespoke carpenter. Together they foster a place for material experimentation, skill sharing, and connection.

Karin Johansson was born in Sweden and currently works and lives in Gothenburg. She attended HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design at Gothenburg University, where she earned her MFA degree in 1994.  Her work has been exhibited in solo shows in many international galleries and locations, such as The National (Christchurch), Ornamentum Gallery (Hudson/NY) Galerie Marzee (Nijmegen), Hannah Gallery (Barcelona), OONA Galerie (Berlin). Her work is also featured in several private and public collections, and she is recipient of several major grants and awards.  Karin is one of the founders of the international jewellery gallery Hnoss in Gothenburg, later Hnoss Initiative. Between 2007-2019 she was the head of department/professor of the Jewellery Art department at HDK -Valand Academy of Art and Design Gothenburg University. Karin is represented by Funaki, Naarm/Melbourne.

Kaori Juzu is a Japanese goldsmith living in Bornholm since 2002, one of the Danish pearls of the Baltic Sea, stands out by the way she manages to make the most of her dual culture by achieving a perfect balance between the humility and refinement of Japanese craftsmanship and the minimalist aesthetic of the Danish Design. An eternal islander, Kaori is an artist on the fringe who is forging her own path. In her hands the enamelled piece is no longer a two-dimensional surface. Instead, the artist abolishes all boundaries to let the abstract forms, be they geometric or organic, unfold in space and play with the variations of light. She then applies enamel powder to their surface, interrupting the fusion just in time to preserve the brilliance and texture of the grains, according to a process she has developed herself. These enamelled treasures are micro-revelations whose attraction never fades. Since 2005 she has been invited to numerous group and solo exhibitions in the world. Kaori was the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2023 Finalist.

Hyun-Joo Kim (Julia) was born in South Korea and graduated with a bachelor's degree in ceramic art. After graduating, she gained experience and knowledge in various fields through group exhibitions. She now lives in Melbourne and is currently undertaking a Master of Fine Art at RMIT.  Julia's work reflects a traditional understanding of the craft which she applies to sculpture installation, sound performances, short videos, and more. She explores herself experimentally by exploring the relationship between herself and objects. She creates novelty by mixing traditional methods with contemporary art.  This work expresses the beauty of Eastern thought and the journey of an immigrant's life. Her work unravels the confusion and complexity of self-identity and relationships in narrative form. Julia now explores natural shapes and textures, fusing enamel on clay with glass surfaces to explore tactile finishes that emphasize the unpredictability of individual techniques and kilns.

Inari Kiuru was born in Helsinki, Finland; migrated to Australia in 1996. She is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and a mother of two young children, living and working in Bulleke-Bek /Brunswick, Victoria. She’s known for her experimental, poetic approach to non-precious materials such as concrete, steel and industrial enamel, and for her photographs and installations of locally found discarded objects. The key themes in Inari’s work are linked with her Scandinavian heritage, arising from her intrinsic longing for a connection with nature, and the tendency to sensitively observe the weather and seasonal changes. The core of Inari’s practice is revealing beauty in ordinary everyday things. Inari has Honours degrees in Visual Communication, Curtin in 2002 and Fine Art, Object Design, RMIT in 2013 and has exhibited images and objects in curated group exhibitions in Australia, Europe and the USA since 2013. Her work has been acquired by national and international public collections. Inari is represented by Funaki, Naarm/Melbourne.

Daniel Kruger was born in South Africa, he lives and workes in Berlin and has specialised in jewellery since 1972. Between 1984 to 2005 Kruger worked in ceramics, principally during residencies at the worldly renowned EKWC (European Ceramic Workcentre in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands). Relying on a broad array of skills and techniques, Kruger reveals in his practice an eclectic world in which historical references and popular culture, painting and knitting, Africa and Europe, necklaces and tureens mingle joyfully. The guiding principle of his more than forty-year career can be found in his enthusiastic and witty approach to ornament and adornment in both disciplines. His jewels are technical feat in which gold, silk, pearls, stones and pigments come alive when worn. His ceramics are standing like trophies celebrating beauty, youth, and exuberance. During 2014 and 2015, museums in Leipzig, Pforzheim, Hanau and ‘s-Hertogenbosch have hosted major retrospective exhibitions of Daniel Kruger’s works from both disciplines. Daniel is represented by Funaki, Naarm/Melbourne.

Mio Kuhnen is a jeweller and enameller creating contemporary work informed by a deeply research-driven practice. Having studied Geology and Water Sciences, she investigates the "hidden stories" embedded within landscapes and natural forces, translating their vast scales into intimate, wearable objects. Mio employs satellite and bathymetry imagery alongside photography as primary research materials, reimagining these environments through intricate metal embossing and traditional enamelling techniques. Mio resides on Ngambri and Ngunnawal lands in Queanbeyan. Her subsequent studies in contemporary jewellery and enamelling were undertaken privately with Helen Aitken-Kuhnen and Johannes Kuhnen, alongside specialized private workshops with Japanese Master enamellers Tsuruya Sakurai and Kazuko Inomata. Mio's work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections. Mio is a recipient of a Bundanon Art residency in 2026 with fellow artist Larah Nott, supporting her ongoing exploration of the intersection of art and the natural world. She was recently awarded a CAPO Arts award, which generously provided funding for the creation of this body of work. Mio is represented by Bilk Gallery, NSW and Zu Designs, SA.

Vanessa Lucas is an award-winning ceramic artist who has exhibited widely in Australia and in Japan. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections. Pleasure in the utilitarian has been an unwavering priority in the design of both privately commissioned bespoke garments and her porcelain tableware. In 2017, Vanessa was Artist-in-Residence at Northcote Pottery Supplies to work on a collaborative project. Another lengthy collaboration with Emma Jimson yielded a collection of porcelain tableware for chef and restaurant owner Anne Smithers. In 2024, Vanessa was a resident artist as Gasworks Arts Park in Albert Park, Melbourne.

Lindy McSwan was born, lives, and works in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Her creative practice developed through the study of gold and silversmithing and has evolved to encompass a broad palette of materials. These include steel at various stages of its life cycle—from collected iron ore to found rusted steel objects—as well as cardboard, handmade pigments, and fabric. Lindy was a recipient of an Australia Council for the Arts ArtStart Grant in 2015. As an Artist in Residence at Bundanon in 2017, working in the Dorothy Dwyer Silversmithing Studio, she developed the early ideas for her MFA research project. In February 2023, Lindy completed a Master of Fine Art at RMIT University. She was a finalist in the Robert Foster Metal Prize at Craft + Design Canberra in both 2022 and 2024. Her recent solo exhibition, The Steelworks: Women’s Work, in Craft Victoria’s Vitrine Gallery was an installation of blackened mild steel vessels with finely chiselled, fabric-like surfaces, set against a backdrop of detailed imagery of the Port Kembla steelworks digitally printed on silk.

Mascha Moje was born in Hamburg Germany. In 1984 she travelled to Australia to undertake training in gold and silversmithing at the Australian National University, Canberra Institute of the Arts, completing her studies in 1989.  She went on to teaching roles at RMIT University, ANU and Monash University.  Mascha has exhibited extensively in Australia, as well as exhibitions in Denmark, Holland, Belgium, New York, Germany, Austria, Japan and completed a 3-month residency in the Ceramic Centre Hertogenbosch, Holland. Her work is widely collected in both private and public collections including NGA, NGV, AGSA, Museum for Art and Design in New York, and several public collections in Germany. Mascha is represented by Alta Forma, Naarm/Melbourne.

Beth Sanderson is an artist and jeweller from Naarm (Melbourne) Australia, currently practicing in Glasgow Scotland. Beth combines traditional jewellery techniques with the industrial qualities of steel to explore how we look at the mundane and assign value to objects and labour. Her work examines every day and mundane objects with the aim of finding beauty in moments often overlooked. 

Lotte Schwerdtfeger primarily hand builds ceramics both functional and sculptural works, combining tendrils of research spanning historical ceramic traditions. Often beginning with Classical vessels, ceramic archetypes are expanded by the artist’s experimental approach to clay bodies and glazed surfaces. References to natural forms and processes, utilitarian objects and cultural artifacts, arise from Lotte’s interest in anthropology, symbolism and ritual. Lotte is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and JamFactory Ceramics Associate Program; regularly working on commission, collaborative projects and exhibitions.

Kate Tucker is a Melbourne/Naarm-based artist. Her recent projects include solo exhibitions at Daine Singer, Cathedral Cabinet, Bus Projects, Galerie Pompom, Art Stage Singapore, Chapter House Lane, c3 Contemporary Art Space, Platform and Helen Gory, and group exhibitions at NADA New York, Sutton Projects, Dutton Gallery, Bendigo Art Gallery, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Castlemaine Art Museum, Swan Hill Regional Gallery, Ararat Gallery TAMA, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Murray White Room, La Trobe Art Institute, Geelong Gallery, Penrith Regional Gallery, Caves, Tristian Koenig, SPRING1883, Incinerator Gallery, Bus Projects and LON Gallery. Tucker is recipient of the 2022 Sunshine Coast Art Prize and has been a finalist in the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize, Len Fox Painting Prize, Geelong Contemporary Art Prize, The Substation Prize, Albany Art Prize, Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize, The Churchie Emerging Art Prize, Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards, and The Archibald Prize. Her work is held in collections including Artbank, Shepparton Art Museum and Bendigo Art Gallery. Tucker graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2009. Kate Tucker is represented by Daine Singer, Naarm/Melbourne.

Manon van Kouswijk is a Dutch artist who has lived and worked in Australia since 2010 and is currently based in Naarm / Melbourne and Toora, South Gippsland. After formal training as a goldsmith, Manon studied jewellery in art school and graduated in 1995 from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam, where she was later Head of the Jewellery Department from 2007-2010. Manon views her practice as an ongoing exploration of the potential for jewellery to happen. Her findings are mediated through the making of objects, through photography, drawing, artist books and exhibitions. Manon’s work is exhibited in galleries and museums and is part of private and public collections worldwide. Manon is represented by Funaki, Naarm/Melbourne.

Prue Venables is one of Australia's most accomplished ceramicists, practicing since 1977, with a demonstrated mastery of porcelain. Her work has evolved from traditional functional objects to groups of abstract sculptural entities, inventively playing with space and alluding to function. Selected as ADC 9th Living Treasure, Master of Australian Craft; World Craft Council Asia Pacific Region Craft Master; and finalist In the Loewe Craft Prize, New York, Prue is a former President of Craft Victoria, former Head of Ceramics at RMIT, a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London. Prue is represented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Sydney.

Zoë Veness is a contemporary jewellery artist and design educator at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), School of Art & Design on Gadigal Country in Sydney, Australia. She has a background in classical ballet and design, graduating with a Diploma of Dance from the Australian Ballet School in Naarm/Melbourne, followed by a Bachelor of Design, Master of Design by Research and Doctor of Philosophy from UNSW.  Her work explores aesthetics of time through repetitive and intricate craft processes involving paper folding, metal lamination and vitreous enamel. She enjoys working across these distinct approaches to highlight the beauty of colour, pattern and surface detail. Zoë has produced ten solo exhibitions including Still Point at Funaki Gallery, New Terrain in an Old World at Craft + Design Canberra, and The Infinite Fold at JamFactory: Contemporary Craft and Design. Her work has been selected for exhibitions in Australia, England, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Scotland, Thailand and the USA, and is held in collections at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia, Griffith Regional Art Gallery and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.

Kate Wischusen works with surfaces where trace, material, and memory quietly intersect. Based in Melbourne, she works across jewellery, objects, and installations. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) at RMIT University in 2014, majoring in Object-Based Practice, and currently teaches in the studio program at the School of Clay and Art.  Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally and is held in public collections in Australia and the United States.Talloulah Angel is a Wirangu artist currently living on Gunditjmara Country. Her practice explores her connection to Wirangu Country, creating a visual dialogue through symbols and mark-making. Intuitive and thematic, her work responds to memory and the land. Working with natural materials that can return to the earth, she often impresses objects from Country into her works, embedding stories of place, presence, and care. Talloulah completed the Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Melbourne Polytechnic in 2024. She is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Fine Art (Gold and Silversmithing) at RMIT. Her recent group exhibitions include In All Forms (2024) and A Semblance (2023).