Hello, I'm Gabrielle McGrath.
Welcome to RedPeg Eco Studio.
My passion and focus for a long time was large construction based sculpture - which I exhibited regionally and nationally for about 10 years after graduating from The National Art School (ESTC) in Sydney.
Over time my circumstances changed and my work space became a lot smaller and as a result, so did my work. I began making smaller objects and diversified into Jewellery design.
I have never gained any formal training in Jewellery design, having taught myself with practice and application.
Ive always been passionate about jewellery and body adornment, so it was no great leap between the two disciplines. To me, my jewellery designs are essentially mini sculptures.
My work is made with a sculptors eye, hand and thought process and therefor aesthetically are more of an artwork, constructed in the same fashion as a much larger piece.
My jewellery and wearble art is handcrafted with an uncontrived aesthetic, where I find form through texture and pattern and let the materials inherent nature shine through. Working with it, rather than against it.
Its not uncommon for people to stand outside my shopfront studio and watch while I bang and tap and hammer away, forging the material into shape. It can sometimes get very noisy. Far removed from the glitzy brightly lit showroom of most modern jewellery shops.
I love working with metal (sterling silver and gold) and I embrace the use of ethically sourced materials.
I’m dedicated to creating art with minimal environmental impact. I re-cycle, up-cycle and salvage. Natural alternatives to chemicals are implemented in the cleaning, polishing and oxidizing processes. All of the metals used are recycled from commercial and industrial enterprises, that I purchase from a dedicated Australian supplier.
I also give new life to old jewellery and enjoy melting down old broken and worn out pieces to create something new and wearable again.
I’m often asked to recreate precious jewellery that now seems outdated or that has lived it’s life in the bottom of the jewellery box into something that the person can wear and enjoy everyday.
Also consolidating years of collected old jewellery pieces that are no longer worn into one unique piece, like a big chunky bangle. Knowing it’s all of your old sentimental jewellery right there on your wrist is a heartening thing for the wearer.
I love the fact precious metal can continuously be recycled, melted down and remade over and over again, It’s lifespan is infinite.
I live and work on the far south coast of NSW and have a small open studio and shop where I sell direct to the public.
I welcome commissions and love making custom specific works.
Please refer to my Instagram page for all my latest creations aswell as process and progress pics.
RedPeg offers wearers a conscious choice to support a sustainable art practice.
Welcome to RedPeg Eco Studio.
My passion and focus for a long time was large construction based sculpture - which I exhibited regionally and nationally for about 10 years after graduating from The National Art School (ESTC) in Sydney.
Over time my circumstances changed and my work space became a lot smaller and as a result, so did my work. I began making smaller objects and diversified into Jewellery design.
I have never gained any formal training in Jewellery design, having taught myself with practice and application.
Ive always been passionate about jewellery and body adornment, so it was no great leap between the two disciplines. To me, my jewellery designs are essentially mini sculptures.
My work is made with a sculptors eye, hand and thought process and therefor aesthetically are more of an artwork, constructed in the same fashion as a much larger piece.
My jewellery and wearble art is handcrafted with an uncontrived aesthetic, where I find form through texture and pattern and let the materials inherent nature shine through. Working with it, rather than against it.
Its not uncommon for people to stand outside my shopfront studio and watch while I bang and tap and hammer away, forging the material into shape. It can sometimes get very noisy. Far removed from the glitzy brightly lit showroom of most modern jewellery shops.
I love working with metal (sterling silver and gold) and I embrace the use of ethically sourced materials.
I’m dedicated to creating art with minimal environmental impact. I re-cycle, up-cycle and salvage. Natural alternatives to chemicals are implemented in the cleaning, polishing and oxidizing processes. All of the metals used are recycled from commercial and industrial enterprises, that I purchase from a dedicated Australian supplier.
I also give new life to old jewellery and enjoy melting down old broken and worn out pieces to create something new and wearable again.
I’m often asked to recreate precious jewellery that now seems outdated or that has lived it’s life in the bottom of the jewellery box into something that the person can wear and enjoy everyday.
Also consolidating years of collected old jewellery pieces that are no longer worn into one unique piece, like a big chunky bangle. Knowing it’s all of your old sentimental jewellery right there on your wrist is a heartening thing for the wearer.
I love the fact precious metal can continuously be recycled, melted down and remade over and over again, It’s lifespan is infinite.
I live and work on the far south coast of NSW and have a small open studio and shop where I sell direct to the public.
I welcome commissions and love making custom specific works.
Please refer to my Instagram page for all my latest creations aswell as process and progress pics.
RedPeg offers wearers a conscious choice to support a sustainable art practice.