A self-taught jeweller, Camilla’s training comes from a lifetime of building things. She originally studied sculpture at the Victorian College of the Arts and completed her final year of study at the Kansas City Art Institute. From her studio in Melbourne’s Nicholas Building, Camilla translates these skills to her jewellery practice. Her work is constructed piece by piece, with each element made by hand to tell the story of the predestined wearer.
Drawing strongly on her background as a sculptor, Camilla has become known for her definitive approach to making jewellery. Inspired by the uncompromising lines and contrasting softness of natural and urban landscapes, Camilla’s contemporary jewellery uses strong forms and delicate curves. Maps, fault lines, and escarpments are some of the reference points for her work. Metal is layered and carved giving a sense that each piece is mapping the history and origin of an unknown landscape. Randomly placed, as if recently unearthed, diamonds and sapphires glisten within the patterns of her pieces.
Dramatic ring
Fireworks ring
Fireworks ring
Frangipani ring
Cherry Blossom ring
Spring Cherry Blossom ring
Raised Ruby Double Segm...
Mallee Night Sky ring
Summit ring
Ultimate Deathstar ring
Doug and Chloe share a love of nature and the Australian landscape, particularly the splendour of Western Australia’s sunburnt national parks—wildflowers, red rocks carved by the elements over millennia, knotted trees and long white clouds. Doug was preparing to ask Chloe to marry him. Camilla Gough conceived an original ring in her own aesthetic, which spoke of the couple’s shared love of the Western Australian landscape.
As an artist there is no long-service leave, golden handshakes, gold watches and even public recognition can be hard to come by. In light of this, e.g.etal organised Christmas drinks for all our artists and the presentation of our Decade of Dedication Award to the four artists who have been with us for 10 years: Anna Davern, Camilla Gough, Nicky Hepburn and Amy Renshaw.
“I’m not dictated by fashion but at the same time you make for a current environment. I don’t actively seek inspiration, I find it in everything around me…”
