Cinnamon Lee quote
Cinnamon Lee quote
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We communicate with the world through what we allow others to see, what we choose to reveal, conceal, make overt or keep secret...
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Biography
Biography
ABOUT
Cinnamon Lee is an Australian artist who specialises in finely crafted contemporary jewellery and lighting. Trained in the discipline of gold and silversmithing, and one of the first Australian jewellers to harness the potential of digital fabrication, her practice spans almost three decades. During this time she has been the recipient of numerous awards and established an international reputation as a pioneer in her field.
Compelled by an interest in the physical sciences, Lee embraces the capabilities of cutting edge technologies to facilitate making the ‘impossible’ possible. Through her careful integration of conventional metalsmithing techniques with computer-aided processes, Lee’s work unites hand and machine with designs that challenge conventions and question preconceived notions of preciousness and value.
While the fundamental relationship between material and process drives her practice, Lee’s concepts are informed by the relationships between people and the intimate connections that define them. This dynamic interplay is made evident in her interactive lighting works and subtly reiterated in her covert jewellery designs. Both share an aesthetic of sleek modernity while impelling a sense of wonder and surprise.
As well as exhibiting regularly throughout Australia, Lee has also been invited to exhibit in New York, London, Germany, Hong Kong, and Japan, where she has received accolades for her unique and innovative designs. Lee’s work is highly collectable and both her lighting and jewellery are represented in the National Gallery of Australia.
Location
Location
LOCATION
Sydney, Australia
Cinnamon Lee’s private studio is located on Dharawal land, just north of Wollongong, where she single-handedly designs and makes all of her work.
She welcomes bespoke commissions and conducts all client meetings via Courtesy of the Artist Custom located in Sydney’s historic Strand Arcade, where a comprehensive range of her jewels can be found.