Melissa Cameron
Art Jewellery and Sculpture
Melissa Cameron is an artist, jeweller, writer, and designer. After nearly 12 years away she recently moved back home to Perth, Western Australia.
Melissa describes herself as ‘a research jeweller’. Her interest and investigations into architecture, geometry, social justice, and the human body – influence each piece of jewellery she makes. Each piece the product of extensive research, meticulous preparatory drawings and precise execution in consciously selected materials.
We were delighted to work with Melissa on the development of ‘Juukan Tears’, an impressive large-scale jewellery installation for IOTA21: Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.
Melissa exhibits internationally, is featured in a number of jewellery collections and publications, and writes for jewellery and metalsmithing journals.
You can read Melissa’s blog and find her work online, and also at these outlets ::
Bilk Gallery, Canberra; Fancy, Seattle; and Danaca Design, Seattle.
[Melissa presented at the Maker&Smith and City of Joondalup ADORN program 2019.]
In July 2017, Maker & Smith was founded by Mary Ellen Cliff and Carola Akindele-Obe. Their primary objective was to fulfil their strong desire to elevate the professional craft industry in Western Australia. Maker & Smith operates on a volunteer basis and aims for self-sustainability without compromising standards. We rely on partnerships and pay fair fees to skilled artisans and designer-makers who participate in our programs.
Julie Holmes, Meraki Designs
Rita Winkler
