VIDEO: INTERVIEW WITH MARK VAARWERK AND VERNON BOWDEN

August 2010

Museums & Galleries interviews Mark Vaarwerk about his work at Gaffa, and Gaffa committee member Vernon Bowden at his home studio.

GAFFA INTERVIEWED ON SPITPRESS TV

August 2010

Spit Press TV - Spit Press' new documentary and interview series interviewed Kelly about Gaffa and Sydney's creative culture.

SAY HELLO TO GAFFA'S NEW RETAIL STORE: JEWELLERY & HANDMADE WARES BY AUSTRALIA'S HOTTEST DESIGNERS

July 2010

Sydney's largest artist-run space Gaffa this week launches its much-anticipated retail outlet, aptly-named 'Sterling by Gaffa'. From 2pm on Saturday 17 July, lovers of contemporary jewellery and objects d'art are invited to attend the official opening of 'Sterling by Gaffa' in Sydney's CBD.

The new store sits within the original enquires room of the expansive heritage-listed former Clarence St Police Station (c.1891) that Gaffa now calls home. Modern wearable and collectable items for sale include original designs from some of this country's most promising emerging jewellery makers, as well as showcasing, glass and ceramics from well-known Australian artists and designers such as Andrew Simpson, Melinda Young, and Mark Vaarwerk.

Customers can see images of the represented jewellers at work and view scans of concept sketches and early mock-ups that led to the final item for sale.

Director of Gaffa Kelly Robson is keen to point out what makes 'Sterling' stand out from other retail stores.

"Gaffa is about supporting artists and makers and educating everyone about contemporary jewellery and objects that are being handmade."

"We want customers to understand the stories and creative process behind their purchase. Sterling not only presents the final product, but also promotes a 'behind the scenes' look at the processes involved in their chosen hand-crafted treasure," said Kelly.

Prices of jewellery and other collectable objects range between $25 and $1000.

Hermoine being interviewed by SBS

6 May 2010

food&company (formally opened by Steven Pozel of Object Gallery).

Faces of the Middle East (By Hermoine Macura)

Materialsed (A group contemporary jewellery exhibition)

Opening night

11 February 2010

We had a great turn out for our Inaugural Relaunch Exhibition, which marked the grand re-opening of the new Gaffa spaces. A big thanks to everyone involved and all those who came to help us celebrate - it was a great success!

Here are some photos from the evening.

Photography: Tane Netani (rows 1-5, and first two photos in row 6), Willow (third photo, row 6) and Fraser Jay Mckay (rows 7-8).