Award-winning artist Nicole Jakins turns her creative curiosity and exquisite metalsmithing and salvaged sculpture techniques to the Botanic Garden collection this Autumn.
Over a three week residency, she will be exploring diverse habitats and translating them through her craft. Drawing inspiration from the ferns and gums of the Upland Track, seasonal bodies of water, wildflowers and endangered species, Nicole will document sense of place and specimens into 3D form.
Nicole's project 'Quiet, My Soul' will reflect the sanctuary and stillness of the Botanic Garden as experienced by visitors, whilst telling the story of its important biodiversity, as refuge for flora and fauna.
Open studio days/hours:
- Monday 22nd - Thursday 25th April, 10am - 3pm
- Monday 29th April - Thursday 2nd May, 10am - 3pm
- Monday 6th May - Thursday 9th May, 10am - 3pm
Artist talk and demonstration:
- Thursday 2nd May, 10.30am. Register for FREE here.
Mother's day 'pop up' stall with jewelry and small works for sale:
- Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May, 10am - 3pm
In 2022, Nicole won the Du Rietz Art Prize (sculpture), and in 2023 was commissioned to create the MAGSQ Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards trophies. Her work is currently on tour with Wildflowering By Design. nicolejakins.com.au