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2013 Australian Craft Awards

Terra Australis

 
Image Credit : Noelanne Wyres

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Summary

I have been designing and making unique jewellery for about 14 years. I am a purely recreational artist. My work is recognized internationally through the jewellery world.

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Team

Designed and made only by Noelanne Wyres.

Inspiration/Method

From a suggestion by an American friend to make something reflecting Australia, my inspiration for "Terra Australis" was to promote something totally unique to Australia. I am fascinated by Aboriginal art and the images it presents.

This project is totally my design and was created using mainly seed beads and other beading media sewn to fabric. I love the colours and image that it presents. The large stone in the lower left hand corner is Australian opal. The bead on the right shoulder is a lampwork bead.

Design Challenge

Because I am very proud to be an Australian, I wanted to create something totally unique to Australia. The design process I found easy and developed quickly.

It contains some Australian media in the form of the opal.




This awards celebrates creative and innovative craftsmanship for jewellery. Consideration given to all aspects that relate to human usage, aesthetics, selection of materials, and resolution of the overall function.

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