Journal of Jewellery Research
Editorial: Volume 5 - Journal of Jewellery Research
Dr Roberta Bernabei & Professor Jayne Wallace

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Graphics and Contemporary Jewellery Making Process
(Visual/Text Paper)

Abstract
Graphics and Contemporary Jewellery Making Processes is presented as a visual textual paper that aims to show how the integration of graphics can speak about personal narratives of migration and identity in contemporary jewellery processes. This investigation begins by drawing on my personal narratives of living between the Eastern and Western spheres. I highlight the significance of floral symbolism by examining my cultural identity as a Southeast Asian-Australian and the visual culture practiced in the home. This background leads to the application of the peony flower as a graphic to critically engage with concepts of identity and migration. The memory of place, cultures and immigrational route are revealed through these assimilations. Merging graphic design processes to contemporary jewellery craft methods can lead to innovative approaches in design making and meanings.

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