Louise Aaron Wearable Art

• Originally studied Graphic Design at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. • Worked as a designer in South Africa, and later in Sydney, after immigrating to Australia in 1985. • Moved to Melbourne in 1994 and undertook courses in silversmithing. • Influenced by tribal African jewellery - specifically it’s ‘naïve’ and ‘unfinished’ look. • Quirky designs, incorporating stamped words and deliberate mismatching. • Handmade, freeform pieces, designed as distinctive, original, wearable art. • Exhibitions: 2002 Axiom Gallery, North Melbourne 2007 Pomme Gallery, Mornington