Transplantation (2012-2015) was a touring exhibition curated by Professor Norman Cherry in conjunction with the Hub: National Centre for Craft & Design and the University of Lincoln. The exhibition focussed on contemporary narrative jewellery, created by a group of artists based in either Britain or Australia, which explored a sense of place and cultural identity through the theme of 'Transplantation'. Each artist examined their individual cultural identity, as a consequence of their own personal and family experiences. An illustrated catalogue containing contextual essays can be purchased by contacting the exhibition venues.
Artists: Jivan Astfalck, Roseanne Bartley, Nicholas Bastin, Norman Cherry, Lin Cheung, Jack Cunningham, Anna Davern, Joung-Mee Do, Jo Pond, Sheridan Kennedy, Bridie Lander, Laura Potter
Full details of the work produced for the exhibition can be viewed under Goldweights of the 19th Century Australian Colonists.
UK Tour 2012/1013
The Hub National Centre for Craft & Design, Sleaford: February/March 2012
Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool: May/June 2012
The Collection, Lincoln: July/August 2012
Bilston Craft Gallery, Wolverhampton: October/December 2012
Crafts Study Centre, Farnham: January/February 2013
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey: March/April 2013
Australian Tour 2013/2015
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery: August/September 2013
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW: October/November 2013
Webb Gallery QCA/Griffith Uni: December/February 2014
Macquarie University Art Gallery, NSW: February/May 2014
Craft ACT, Canberra ACT: May/July 2014
Craft Victoria, Melbourne, VIC: August 2014
Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery: September/November 2014
Cowra Regional Gallery: February/March 2015
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, WA: April/June 2015
Perth: June/July 2015