Artist feature: HELEN MORIARTY for “Greensmith: An Exchange Exhibition of Eco and Ethical Jewelry,” January 2016

Brisbane based artist Helen Moriarty seeks to return precious materials to circulation as wearable art by reusing and re-purposing donated unwanted jewelry.

Artist feature: ELIZABETH SHAW for “Greensmith: An Exchange Exhibition of Eco and Ethical Jewelry,” January 2016

Elizabeth Shaw has completed her Masters in Visual Arts at the Queensland College of Art where she currently lectures in Jewelry and Small Objects.

Artist feature: CLARE POPPI for “Greensmith: An Exchange Exhibition of Eco and Ethical Jewelry,” January 2016

Jeweler and metalsmith, Clare Poppi, is a Fine Arts Honours graduate and grant recipient now lecturing in eco-jeweler.

Artist feature: ASHLEIGH HEARNE for “Greensmith: An Exchange Exhibition of Eco and Ethical Jewelry,” January 2016

Ashleigh Hearne, a featured artist in our January show, Greensmith, uses recycled sterling silver and reused glass to create a beautiful necklace that anyone would be proud to wear.