Robert Baines: Plenitude

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Robert Baines (b. 1949) is a master of his craft, a goldsmith whose work transcends time and tradition. Empowered by his extensive research into archaeometallurgy, his work connects the artistry and techniques of ancient Greek and Etruscan goldsmiths with modern-day innovation. His creations, infused with his wry humour and unparalleled technical brilliance, challenge our perceptions as much as they captivate the eye. In Plenitude, Baines invites readers into his world, where ancient techniques are revived and re-imagined and where mythology is both respected and playfully deconstructed. This is not just a book; it is a glimpse into the mind of a goldsmith who sees history not as a relic but as a living, breathing source of endless inspiration.

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Nicholas Bastin is an artist who makes jewellery objects and works on paper, based on the fusion of popular culture mythology with historical artefacts. He has a BA, Fine Art (Honours) MA, Fine Art and Phd from RMIT University. Barbara Paris Gifford is an Associate Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) with expertise in contemporary jewellery and fashion. Diane Soumilas has worked in the public gallery and museum sector in Australia and overseas for over 30 years in curatorial, and museum management roles and has curated over 100 exhibitions of Australian and international art. She is currently the Curator/Gallery Coordinator at Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Melbourne. Rdiger Joppien is a Germanart historian. From 1987 to 2011 he worked asa curatorfor theMuseum fr Kunst und GewerbeinHamburg.