Julia De Ville

Discreetly tucked away down a flight of stairs in Flinders Lane, gallery e.g.etal played host to Julia deVille‘s latest collection launch, titled ‘Can The Voices of the Living be Heard by the Dead’, with many of Melbourne’s art and jewellery fans hurrying down to get a glimpse of the stunning pieces.

The recently redecorated art space served as an excellent backdrop, letting the artists in residency’s pieces take centre stage, and cocktails provided by Hendricks Gin proved to be the perfect complement to the evening.

Artfully presented in delicate orbs and treasure chest-esque display cabinets, the collection was heavily inspired by the Memento Mori, or mourning jewellery of the 15th and 18th centuries worn by those commemorating the life of a departed loved one. The intention is to pass down the pieces as heirlooms, creating a tie between generations as the Nick Cave lyric titling the collection suggests.

Julia deVille

The collection of rings, wrist wear, and necklaces all feature precious and semi-precious stones, intricately arranged, with just a touch of macabre through the inclusion of skulls, or aspects of Julia’s other venture, taxidermy. Stand out pieces, ‘The Other Shore’ ring, and one of deVille’s stunning pearl necklaces are perfect examples of the designer’s aesthetic – ornate, yet classic, and incredibly wearable.

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If you want to experience the magic of the pieces for yourselves, Julia’s collection ‘Can The Voices of the Living be Heard by the Dead’ is available to purchase at e.g.etal, which you’ll find at 167 Flinders Lane in the CBD, and for more information on Julia’s art, visit her website at juliadeville.com.

Images courtesy of Meagan Harding and e.g.etal.

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Paige Richards

Paige's nitpicking of misspelt menu items led her to find her love of editing. Living in her adopted city of Melbourne, she is ever in pursuit of the perfect coffee, and the perfect little black everything. And like the wise Carrie Bradshaw once said, she keeps her money where she can see it - hanging in her closet.

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