My story


Hi visitors, I am having a holiday for a few weeks so the store will be temporarily closed from 7 May - 5 June 2025. If you don't hear from me immediately don't worry, I will be back in touch as soon as I'm able to do so. Thank you. 

 

 I make contemporary jewellery and sculptural objects.

 

This is my beautiful, solar-powered, off-grid studio on Bruny Island/Lunawuni which is just south of Hobart, on the land of the Nuenonne people.

 

 

I have always loved creating objects. But much of my adult working life has involved working with people in helping and community-building roles. 

About fifteen years ago I decided it was time to give myself space to expand my creativity. I studied metalsmithing and spent time living on a remote lighthouse island, so I had lots of time to practice my making skills. 

I began to exhibit my work, created a website and gained recognition through winning Tidal 2020 and participating in exhibitions across Australia and more recently at New York Contemporary Jewellery Week, 2023.




I've kept learning new skills with courses in Bangkok and Florence and a residency in North Vietnam.  Recently I have expanded my practice through a Master of Fine Arts (Research) at the University of Tasmania, developing new techniques and working with new materials. 
 
 
 
 
I love words, textures and forms so these play a big role in my creations. Recently my focus has been on working with Tasmanian woods, using pieces abandoned by other hands. 












The works I make are about place, history and belonging. 

 I work with ethically sourced, high-quality materials, including metals (sterling silver, gold, brass, steel and aluminium) and organic materials (buffalo horn, silk, wood and paper).





I can provide a gift to yourself or a much-loved friend or family member. Custom orders are available. 
 
 Janine Combes