Join us in the Gallery Shop for the launch of Brisbane-based jeweller Katie Bourchier's new collection.

Bourchier approaches jewellery with playful irreverence. Her jewellery is made using the ancient techniques of lost wax casting, and both follows and breaks traditional silversmithing rules.

Bourchier views her process as ritualistic. Through her signature inverted face iconography—a nod to portraiture, cameos, puppetry, and ancient protection symbols—she invites wearers to develop their own personal meanings.

Enjoy a complimentary drink, meet the maker, and shop an exclusive range of her new rings, necklaces, and small objects.

Accessibility

We are committed to making the IMA accessible to people of all abilities, their families, and carers, as well as visitors of different ages and different backgrounds.The gallery entrance is on the ground floor of the Judith Wright Arts Centre, on Berwick Street. There is wheelchair access and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities also located on the ground floor, and we welcome guide and support dogs.To find out more, contact us at ima@ima.org.au, call (07) 3252 5750, or ask our friendly staff on-site. Read our access information for visitors here.

Artist biography

Katie Bourchier is a jewellery and small objects artist, living and making in Meanjin/Brisbane. Bourchier studied Jewellery and Small Objects at the Queensland College of Art, South Bank. She is informed by the ancient techniques of lost wax casting, which translates in the organic, industrial, and otherworldly forms of her work. Taking interest in mythology and ancient history, Bourchier’s signature designs are narratives on the beautiful absurdity of our natural and cosmic worlds.