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Sculptural Objects and Wearable Art | Studio Notes


How to Style a Desk You Actually Want to Spend Time At
A desk is one of the most inhabited surfaces in a home. We sit there to work, think, plan, make, read and occasionally stare into the middle distance waiting for a good idea to arrive. Yet the objects that occupy this space are often chosen almost entirely for function. A phone stand. A pen holder. A paperweight. Useful, certainly. Beautiful? Not always. But when you spend hours surrounded by these things, why shouldn't they be both? A beautifully styled desk doesn't need to
Kim Guseli
Sep 24 min read


Australian Sculptural Jewellery: A Guide to Contemporary Wearable Art
What makes a piece of jewellery feel different? Not simply decorative. Not following trends. Not designed to disappear into an outfit. The best sculptural jewellery feels more like a small artwork than an accessory. It captures attention through form, texture, colour and material. It invites touch. It tells a story. As contemporary jewellery continues to evolve, many collectors are seeking pieces that offer more than ornamentation. They want jewellery with character. Jeweller
Kim Guseli
Jun 134 min read


Why We’re Drawn to Objects That Are Never Quite the Same
Walk through an old home and you'll notice something curious. The timber floorboards don't match perfectly. The stone on the fireplace carries subtle variations. The handmade bowl on the shelf has a slight irregularity that catches the light differently each time you pass. Yet these are often the objects we remember most. Perfection has a way of disappearing into the background. Character stays. In a world where so many products are identical, uniqueness has become a form of
Kim Guseli
Jun 65 min read


Can You Wear a Statement Bangle Every Day?
For a long time, “statement jewellery” has come with an unspoken rule: beautiful, bold… and impractical. Statement pieces are often treated like accessories for special occasions — something you put on for a few hours and take off the moment you get home. Too heavy. Too noisy. Too awkward for real life. But that raises a better question: Is it statement jewellery that’s the problem, or how it’s designed? Why statement bangles usually aren’t everyday pieces Most statement bang
Kim Guseli
Jan 313 min read


What Is Sculptural Jewellery? Understanding Wearable Art
Sculptural jewellery is for people who are drawn to objects with presence. Pieces that feel considered, intentional, and quietly powerful. This guide is written for those who value design over decoration, and meaning over mass production. What is sculptural jewellery? Sculptural jewellery is jewellery designed with form first. Rather than following seasonal trends, sculptural jewellery takes its cues from architecture, art, and the body itself. The piece is conceived as a sma
Kim Guseli
Jan 304 min read
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