"Inspiration for my jewellery is vast, and whether I am studying repetitive patterns found in nature or observing everyday objects from the past or present, my aim is to create work that takes on its own identity. These shapes often trigger a memory of an existing form for the viewer or owner and vary greatly from person to person, one form taking on many guises…

An antler…?
A branch…?
An internal organ…?

Though each series I produce is titled, separate pieces are not, which seems to encourage this process.



Artist Bio
Michelle Cangiano completed a Bachelor of Fine Art, Painting, Phillip Institute, 1991, and a Bachelor of Fine Art, Gold and Silversmithing, RMIT University, 2001. During 2001–2002 she was a production assistant to Sally Marsland. Michelle has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the e.g.etal Limited Production Award. Fresh! Craft Victoria, 2001. She has participated in numerous exhibitions, including solo show New, Used and Fused, Pieces of Eight Gallery, 2007. Since 2002 Michelle has been a sessional lecturer in Gold and Silversmithing at RMIT. She is based in Melbourne.