"My jewellery is an occurrence as a result of my experimentation with seeking a form of eccentric beauty. Plants, colours, seasons and historic jewellery often give me inspiration to construct my playful imaginings. My curiosity towards materials helps me discover interesting phenomena. Balance and forms that appear dramatic, visual eccentricity- is what I am attempting to create in my jewellery construction." Artist Bio Nina Oikawa completed a Bachelor of Applied Art (Hons) in Metal & Jewellery, Monash University, 2004 followed by a Master of Fine Art, (Gold & Silversmithing), RMIT University, 2005. She went on to complete a Doctorate of Fine Art, RMIT, 2010. Nina also has a Diploma in Gemmology, Gemmological Association of Australia, 2008. She has had three solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney and received the Marzee Prize, as part of the Marzee International Graduate Exhibition, The Netherlands, 2006. Nina was selected to participate in Talente, Munich, during the same year. Exhibitions at Pieces of Eight 'Sweet Dominance' An exhibition by Nina Oikawa October 30 - November 24, 2007