"I am inspired by the small decorative delicacies in life…The small outline of a pressed flower, the fine textures of a little bug or the silhouette of a tree at sunset. Where would we be without visions of beautiful things?" Artist Bio Nina Ellis completed a diploma in Product Design, NMIT TAFE, 2000. She then completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Gold and Silversmithing), RMIT University, 2003. Nina has established collections in galleries throughout Australia and in New Zealand and has participated in numerous group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. She was awarded the Emerging Artist Initiative Mentorship Grant, Craft Victoria, 2005. Her first solo exhibition, Welcome to Gemrock, was held at Pieces of Eight Gallery, 2006. She is currently teaching jewellery design at Box Hill TAFE. Nina is one of the founding members of the Pieces of Eight workshop. Exhibitions at Pieces of Eight New Works by Nina Ellis and Kaite Jacobs July 22 - August 3, 2008 My Pet Rock June 24 - July 19, 2008 Nina Ellis 'Welcome to Gemrock' September 28 – October 21 2006