CRAFTING MODERN ARTEFACTS
WHO EVEN ARE WE?
Introducing Fringe Group, where the boundaries of art and adornment collide to create unique expressions for individuals, weirdos, and lovers of the handmade. Our collective is dedicated to crafting jewelry and small objects that transcend the ordinary, offering a glimpse into a world of modern artifacts.
Fringe Group’s creations are a celebration of the organic and the slightly crude, each piece embodying the raw beauty of nature while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design. Our wearable pieces and small sculptural elements are a testament to the passion and creativity of our artists.
Join us in exploring a world where jewelry isn’t just an accessory but a statement of individuality and a connection to the extraordinary. Elevate your style and your spirit with Fringe Group – where art meets adornment in the most unique and intriguing ways.
BUILDING THE HIVE
We are dedicated to forging strong bonds within the Meanjin arts sector by harnessing the power of our platform to elevate local talent and foster collaboration. We spotlight local artists through curated features, showcasing their work to a broader audience and creating valuable exposure. Our platform also serves as a hub for sharing opportunities, from exhibitions and workshops to networking events, ensuring that artisans have access to a diverse range of resources and connections. Through cross-pollination across various creative avenues and ideas, we encourage collaboration between different artistic disciplines, enriching the local creative landscape and driving collective growth. Through these efforts, FRINGE GROUP STUDIOS is committed to nurturing a vibrant and interconnected community of artists in Meanjin.
ON THE BOOKS
Lorissa Toweel
Practising artist and contemporary jeweller.
Raised in Jozi’s (Johannesburg, South Africa) embrace, now living in Brisbane/Meanjin.
I have always leaned into alternative culture. I have a deep connection with all things dark, mystical and kooky. Like a dowsing rod, my connection to all things crude and other-wordly, along with my insatiable desire to melt metal into oozy, grungy wearables, seems to lead me to my tribe among the masses. The custodians of my pieces all carry a part of this narrative with them.
My relationship with metal is an intimate one. An exchange. A collaboration. The material and I form the works in conversation. Nothing is forced and this is evident in its unapologetic and organic nature of the work.
I melt things. I make things.
Annabelle Kent
Belle is a Tulmur/meanjin (Ipswich/Brisbane) based artist with a focus on wearable art and small sculpture. Drawing inspiration from surrealism, her work explores the intersection where the ordinary meets the uncanny or magical.
Belle’s exhibition work is particularly inspired by creating contemporary heirlooms that challenge gendered conventions in Western jewellery. Exploring states of consciousness, Belle is also intrigued by intricate details and the miniature.
As an ethical metalsmith, Belle specializes in lost wax casting and forging techniques, producing one-of-a-kind or small-batch pieces.
Yulia Bouka
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