Simone is currently working with the NGV curatorial team to deliver the design component of the NGV’s major exhibition for 2013 – ‘Melbourne Now’ opening on the 22 November and running through to 23 March 2014.
MERGING INNOVATION WITH TRADITION – A CONTEMPORARY MAKEOVER OF THE ICONIC BALLERINA LAMPSHADE
“This is my fond farewell, for now, to you – the readers of Indesign. After five years and eighteen columns, I am stepping down from my position as resident opinionist to explore some projects I’ve had on the backburner.” – Simone LeAmon Resident columnist for Indesign magazine since 2007, Simone LeAmon has signed off. In
Limited Over is a special edition of 100 handmade bangles by artist-designer Simone LeAmon. Individually crafted in two variations: Grubber and Popper Limited Over marks the tenth anniversary of Simone LeAmon’s acclaimed Bowling Arm bangles made from the leather waste of cricket balls. Available in bronze and 316 stainless steel each Limited Over bangle is
A lecture presented by Simone LeAmon to the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Presenting a collection of 22 items designed between 1985-2012 across the production modes of the one-off collectible, prototype, limited edition and mass production, Simone set the stage for a cultural investigation of contemporary Australian design. Sharing the stories, meaning and messages
Organised by the Design Museum London Unexpected Pleasures is an exhibition of 200 works by Australian and international contemporary jewellers, curated by Susan Cohn, acclaimed Australian jeweller and designer. Currently on show at the National Gallery of Victoria the exhibition examines the conceptual and material boundaries of contemporary jewellery practice. Sitting in the company of
A London Design Museum Touring Exhibition It seems fitting that ten years on Bowling Arm is finally making its official debut in the U.K at the London Design Museum as part of the anticipated exhibition Unexpected Pleasures. Curated by Dr Susan Cohn Unexpected Pleasures explore’s the interconnected relationship between art, craft, design and fashion. Presented
A New Comment For 2012 Rethinking Australian-Made.INDESIGN Vol.48 Starting the year with a new look Comment, opinion has never looked so good! Appointed resident columnist for Indesign magazine in 2007 Simone LeAmon’s quarterly design column draws on her experiences as a designer, artist, creative director and design educator to lead conversations on design culture and
In appreciation of conversations shared with the community of the New York Creative Social Concern Simone LeAmon artist-designer in residence, 2011 Australia Council, Greene Street New York Studio, presents: ROCK-A-BY A New York thank you gift Wednesday, December 14th, 6.00pm – 8.00pm Cappellini NYC Showroom 152 Wooster Street #1 New York, NY Rock-a-by is a
JamFactory Craft and Design Centre Curated by Margaret Hancock Davis, Prototyping: Making Ideas is an exhibition that highlights the exceptional prototyping skills developed by Australian designers, demonstrating the journey of some of their most successful products from idea, to sketch, to prototype, to final product. Through the development of prototypes, the hands-on skills of designer/makers
