Brendon Collins - Artist - Jeweller

Making fine silver and wood jewellery using exotic Australian timbers, Brendon Collin’s attention to detail and fine craftsmanship results in unique and beautiful wearable art. Brendon grew up in Margaret River, WA and learnt his woodworking skills from his father, master craftsman Greg Collins. He has furthered his design skills by studying Interior Design in Melbourne where he now resides.

Artist Biography

Brendon Collins makes fine silver and wood jewellery using exotic Australian timbers. His attention to detail and fine craftsmanship results in unique and beautiful wearable art.

Exhibitions + Events

• 2014 National Contemporary Jewellery Award 2014 - Griffith Regional Art Gallery, NSW, Australia
• 2014 Australian National Brooch Show - Contemporary Arts Society of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
• 2013 Contemporary Wearables Biennial Jewellery Award - Toowoomba Regional Gallery, NSW, Australia
• 2013 Wilson Visual Arts Award - Trinity College, Lismore, NSW, Australia
• 2013 Small Works Prize - Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2008 Field of Ideas - Perth International Arts Festival, Perth, Australia
• 2005 Western Australian Wood Turners Showcase - The Forest Heritage Centre, Dwellingup, WA, Australia
• 2003 Splinter - Perth Wood Show, Craftwest, Perth, Australia
• 2003 Bunker Bay Spirals: Artisan's Award - Fraser's Restaurant, Perth, Australia
• 2003 Southwest Survey - Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, WA, Australia
• 2001 Elemental - Craftwest, Perth, Australia
• 2000 Out of the Woods - Perth Wood Show, Perth, Australia
• 2000 Salek Mink Art Exhibition - Perth, WA, Australia
• 1998 Creating Identity - Margaret River Galleries, Margaret River, WA, Australia
• 1997 Creating Identity - Margaret River Galleries, Margaret River, WA, Australia
• 1996 Between the Forest and the Trees - Moore's Building, Fremantle, WA, Australia

Awards

• 2014 Finalist - National Contemporary Jewellery Award 2014, Griffith Regional Art Gallery
• 2013 Merit Award - Small Works Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery
• 2003 Finalist - Bunker Bay Spirals Artisan Award
• 1998 Winner - Enterprising Youth Competition, Edith Cowan University
• 1998 Finalist - Dolly/McDonalds Career Start Award

Media + Publications

• 2006 Chip off the Old Block, Country Style Magazine, April Edition, p. 101-102
• 2004 500 Wooden Bowls, Lark Books:USA, p. 93, 175, 259
• 2003 Splinter, Australian Wood Review, Vol. 41, p. 84
• 2003 Splinter: New Directions in Fine Wood, Craftwest, 2003
• 2002 Shifting Foundations, Craft West, 2002
• 2002 Guest Speaker: Designing Futures Conference, Craft West, Perth, Australia
• 2001 Radio Pictures, ABC Television