Pierre Cavalan
editis a contemporary jeweller known for his witty collage and asemblages of found objects.
Biography
editPierre Jack Michel Cavalan was born in Paris, in 1954. After studying jewellery at haute ecole de Joaillerie formally known as BJO, left Paris after his diploma, travelled extensively through Asia, and north America. Pierre arrived in Australia in december 1973, three days before Cyclone Tracy.
Finding his medium in the mid 1970’s within the rigorous confines of traditional jewellery, Pierre Cavalan began to explore narrative within his medium. By insinuating found objects, badges and cutlery into his forms he managed to create subtly aesthetic wearable political statements.[1]
He quickly gained recognition for his ability to create unique and unconventional pieces. His early works were characterized by intricate designs and meticulous craftsmanship, which earned him a reputation as a skilled artisan. In 1996, he was awarded an Australia Council for the arts grant to travel to America at the 18th street art center
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Notable Works and Exhibitions
editThroughout his career, Cavalan has exhibited his work in numerous galleries and museums around the world. Some of his notable exhibitions include:
Pierre Cavalan bijoutier sans frontieres: [ Scottish Gallerie1999- Ruthin Craft center, wales- London Craft center
- Exhibition 2: Seoul Korea with Japanese Jeweller Tomoyo Hiraiwa
Permanent collections
editImperial War Museum, London, UK
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Lois Boardman Collection
Museum of Arts and Design, New York. USA
Wollongong Art Gallery, Australia
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Helen Williams Drutt Collection. USA
Philadelphia Museum of Art.USA
Griffith regional Art Gallery, Australia
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fuller Craft Museum. USA
Queensland State Library Australia
Canberra Museum and Art Gallery, Australia
Sydney Town Hall Art collection. Australia
Lowe Museum, University of Florida. USA
Toledo Museum of Art, USA
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Montreal, Canada
National Gallery of Australia, Australia
National Museum of Australia Canberra. Australia
Toowoomba regional Art Gallery QLD, Australia
Northern Territory Museum of Art and Science, Darwin, Australia
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Hobart Australia
Racine Art Museum. USA
EXTERNAL LINK
Loewe museum
Bibliography
A moveable feast
- ^ Vickers, Nick (1 September 2014 | Art Almanac). "Pierre Cavalan – Boundless Plains to Share". Art Almanach.Pierre Cavalan – Boundless Plains to Share. Retrieved 2024.
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