Junko Mori – Artist in Residence at JamFactory, Australia
UK based metalsmith Junko Mori has just completed an extended residency at Adelaide’s multi-disciplinary art studio the JamFactory. During her tenure, she held a series of demonstrations and workshops for local jewellers and makers and enthusiasts.
Her residency coincided with an exhibition of loaned artwork from public and private collections: ‘COLLECT: Visiting Nature – Junko Mori Metalwork’ will showcase highlights from Junko’s career to date.
Junko states: ‘This is an amazing opportunity for me to experience design and making in a completely different setting. I am looking forward to meeting new people, gaining new inspiration and reconfirming my love for what I do. I am honoured to be able to spend this time at JamFactory.’
JamFactory is recognised as being a centre of excellence where the purpose-built studios for ceramics, glass, furniture and metal design offer artists and
Mark Piolet of Adrian Sassoon said: ‘We have admired JamFactory for a number of years and represent several of their artists including glassmakers Tim Edwards and Clare Belfrage. It is fantastic for Junko to have this unique opportunity to work with such a first-rate organisation and take time to gain inspiration from new people and
COLLECT: Visiting Nature – Junko Mori Metalwork will be on view from 5th April until 3rd May 2018
For more information about JamFactory, visit www.jamfactory.com.au
