Helen Luna - Jewellery Designer, Metalsmith, Artist
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  Helen Luna

I have always loved to create and after a year of studying
Design I decided that Jewellery would be the perfect mix of
design and hands-on skill for me. I moved to Melbourne to
complete my Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing then returned home to North Coast NSW
to make Jewellery.

Natural forms and textures inspire my work, from
microscopic to macroscopic; I am intrigued by the vast
variety of forms and textures in all organic life. My focus is
on uncomplicated designs, finding beauty in simple shapes and organic textures without compromising purity of form.

I am continuously experimenting with new techniques to
learn all I can about form and function and incorporating
new materials, although my favourite material to work
with is silver. My passion for jewellery continues to grow as
my skill base increases, constantly opening new avenues of exploration.

Education and Further Training Exhibitions and Special Events

2008-09 VISUAL ARTS – SELECTED STUDY (Sculpture & Ceramics)
Murwillumbah College of TAFE

2006 CERTIFICATE IV in SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - NEIS
The Business College

2004-05 ADVANCED DIPLOMA in ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING
Box Hill Institute

2003 CERTIFICATE IV in DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS - Applied Studies
Kingscliff College of TAFE

2009 STUDENT ART AQUISITIVE - 3D WINNER
Space Gallery, Lismore College of TAFE, NSW

2009 CHERISH
Christmas Showcase, (M)art @ Artisan, Fortitude Valley, QLD

2009 WITCHES & HEARTS, HAMMERED, SPRING COLLECTION Collective Exhibitions, Hammer & Hand, Byron Bay, NSW

2009 LIGHT THE WAY, ART WARMING
Artist Trail Exhibitions, Byron Bay, NSW

2008 CUE
TAFE exhibition, Tweed River Art Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW

2008 CHERISH
Christmas Showcase, (M)art @ Artisan, Fortitude Valley, QLD

2008 RED CHRISTMAS
Christmas Showcase, Counter @ Craft Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

2008 NECK DECORATIONS – NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Charity Auction, Craft ACT, Canberra, ACT

2007 CHERISH
Christmas Showcase, (M)art @ Artisan, Fortitude Valley, QLD

2007 GREEN CHRISTMAS
Christmas Showcase, Counter @ Craft Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

2007 IF ONLY
Charity Jewellery Auction, Charles Smith Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC

2007 PRECIOUS DELIGHTS
Local Jewellery Showcase, In Good Company, Byron Bay, NSW

2006 IF ONLY
Charity Jewellery Auction, Charles Smith Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC

2005 VULCAN’S CHILDREN
Box Hill Graduate Exhibition, Chapel on Chapel, Melbourne, VIC

2005 VICTORIAN STORIES
JMGA Annual Members Exhibition, Chapel on Chapel, Melbourne, VIC