By Ms Melinda Young

Book Chapters

Young M, 2023, 'A Creative Journal', in Cahill L (ed.), Design/isolate The Pandemic Through a Creative Lens, Australian Design Centre, Sydney, pp. 284 - 290, https://australiandesigncentre.com/past-exhibitions-and-events/design-isolate/

Journal articles

Young M, 2023, 'Secret(ion)s from an occasionally scented jewellery practice', Garland Magazine, Rose: The Sensorium Series, https://garlandmag.com/article/secretions/

Young M, 2020, 'Mapping the Tideline', Garland, https://garlandmag.com/loop/mapping-the-tideline/

Conference Presentations

Young M, 2023, 'Alchemy and micro-techniques – the allure of rust in Australian contemporary jewellery practice', presented at All Hand on Deck - Work, skill and material production at a time of human and environmental calamity, University of Technology Sydney, 19 July 2023 - 21 July 2023, https://allhandsondeck2023.com/

Curatorial Outputs

Cahill L; Craswell P; Murray K; Hancock-Davis M; Young M, 2020, made/worn - Australian Contemporary Jewellery, exhibited at: Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Port Macquarie, NSW 30 June - 16 August 2020 Artisan, QLD 28 August - 10 October 2020 Cairns Art Gallery, QLD 23 October 2020 - 31 January 2021 Maitland Regional Art Gallery, NSW 20 February - 2 May 2021 Australian Design Centre, NSW 20 May - 7 July 2021 Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, NSW 17 July - 5 September 2021 JamFactory, SA 9 December 2021 - 13 February 2022 Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, TAS 18 March – 15 May 2022 Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, VIC 4 June – 27 August 2022, - , http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28018

Creative Written Works

Young M, 2020, Everything and Nothing : Jewellery Beyond Adornment, Australian Design Centre, https://australiandesigncentre.com/madeworncontemporaryjewellery/essays-made-worn/everything-and-nothing-jewellery-beyond-adornment/

Creative Works (non-textual)

Young M, 2023, Ropeburn (Shimmer & Char), Speculation Nation: Making Utopia, Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra, 18 May 2023 - 01 July 2023, medium: Ocean salvaged rope and plastics from domestic cleaning products, oxidies 925 silver, handmade cotton cord, at: https://craftanddesigncanberra.org/blogs/past-exhibitions-2024/speculation-nation-making-utopia

Young M, 2023, Tracelines - Reflections on Gunyah, Objects of Desire, Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong, NSW, 02 April 2023 - 02 May 2023, medium: Copper, aluminium (embossed and formed), gesso, watercolour paint, carved driftwood, linen thread, hand spun jute cord., at: https://www.frensham.nsw.edu.au/community/news-events/news/details/~board/news-page/post/lots-to-desire-at-sturt

Young M, 2023, Ghost Neckpiece (Yungnulgra & Barkindji Country), 2023, Transform: Shirts reimagined, Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong & Barometer Gallery, Paddington, - , medium: Cotton shirt, rust, oxidised 925 silver, at: https://barometer.net.au/exhibitions/transform-shirts-reimagined/

Young M, 2023, Held daily, Transform: Shirts reimagined, Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong & Barometer Gallery, Paddington, - , medium: 2 cotton ‘Chesty Bonds’ singlets, jute, cotton thread., at: https://barometer.net.au/exhibitions/transform-shirts-reimagined/

Young M, 2023, The Intruders (Coalface & Brickface), Contemporary Wearables, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, - , medium: Ocean tumbled bricks and coal, cord, at: https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/theatres-galleries/galleries/13524-toowoomba-regional-art-gallery

Young M, 2022, New Golden Dreams, Second Look: remade and reimagined textiles, Barometer Gallery Paddington & Tamworth Regional Art Gallery, 26 October 2022 - 29 January 2023, medium: Woollen blanket & jumper off cuts, silk and cotton fabric remnants, tinsel, ghost net, polyester cord, jute, raffia, cotton & linen thread, crepe paper, plastic bags, lurex & wool yarn., at: http://barometer.net.au/exhibitions/second-look-remade-and-reimagined-textiles/

Young M, 2022, Stormblown, Seed Stitch Contemporary Textile Award, Australian Design Centre & Tamworth Regional Art Gallery, 07 October 2022 - 16 November 2022, medium: Jute, wool, raffia, Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), Usnea Lichens, at: https://australiandesigncentre.com/past-exhibitions-and-events/seed-stitch-contemporary-textile-award-2022/

Young M, 2022, The Bill Hold Parure, Meroogal Women's Art Prize, Meroogal House Corner West and Worrigee streets, Nowra NSW, 17 September 2022 - 22 April 2023, medium: Oxidised silver, vintage cotton table napkin and wooden embroidery hoop, at: https://mhnsw.au/whats-on/exhibitions/meroogal-womens-art-prize/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV62xb8VJuZXxF0q1gmbCNpYKv7bEdoXbqnMgjf8a3hOV-QYZ0g7LEBoC7XwQAvD_BwE

Young M, 2022, Stories Untold - Neckpiece Diptych, Profile: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award, Australian Design Centre, Sydney & Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery, 09 August 2022 - 29 January 2023, medium: Rusted objects, linen and cotton thread, cotton cloth, at: https://australiandesigncentre.com/past-exhibitions-and-events/profile-2022/melinda-young/

Young M, 2022, Spider Vessel, Petite Miniature Textiles, Wangaratta Art Gallery, Wangaratta, Victoria, 18 June 2022 - 14 August 2022, medium: Raffia (natural and turmeric dyed), blanket threads, silk garment offcuts, found rope, dried miniature Spider Orchids., at: https://www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Current-exhibitions/Petite-Miniature-Textiles-Online-Exhibition-2022

Young M, 2021, Pennyweight, Contemporary Wearables '21 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Toowooomba QLD, 04 September 2021 - 31 October 2021, medium: American pennies 1967-2001 (gilded bronze and zinc alloys - heat treated & degraded), brass bullet casings, oxidised 925 silver, at: https://user.tr.qld.gov.au/events/85112/exhibition-contemporary-wearables-21-biennial-jewellery-award-and-exhibition

Young M, 2021, Stitched Up Neckpiece & Bib, The Neck, Craft ACT, Canberra, 25 May 2021 - 17 July 2021, medium: Stitched up Neckpiece; Fine silver (roll printed with heirloom lace and textiles), vintage wooden cotton reels, salvaged leather shoe lace, brass pins. 55 x 20 x 60mm (approx.) Stitched up Bib; Sterling silver, freshwater pearls, found coral, linen, calico, muslin, cotton, vintage textiles (including: silk handkerchief fragment, child’s cotton smock, gauze bandage, heirloom lace), vintage threads (including: silk, cotton, gossamer). 50 x 20 x 10mm (approx.), at: https://craftact.org.au/blogs/exhibition-catalogues/the-neck

Young M, 2020, Arcus/Adrift, isolate/make: Creative resilience in a Pandemic, Australian Design Centre, Sydney, 26 November 2020 - 27 January 2021, medium: Driftwood, marine debris, 925 silver, brass, bronze, at: https://australiandesigncentre.com/object-digital/isolate-make/

Young M, 2018, Landlines (I-Land Home) Installation, Landlines (I-Land Home), Atta Gallery, 4,6 Soi Charoenkrung 36 Charoenkrung Rd Bangkrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 07 September 2018 - 02 October 2018, medium: Mixed media including: Grasses, raffia, jute, wool, linen thread, fine silver, copper, coloured pencil, paint, at: http://attagallery.com/home/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=236:herman&Itemid=55

Young M, 2018, Sea Sketches (a collection of 5 neckpieces), Seashape, Craft Victoria, Melbourne, 04 September 2018 - 06 October 2018, medium: Found marine plastics, brass, 925 silver

Young M, 2018, Future Relic, National Contemporary Jewellery Award 2018, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, NSW & Touring to Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong, NSW, 10 August 2018 - 23 September 2018, medium: Marine plastics, multifilament fishing line, brass, at: https://www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/gallery/page.asp?p=DOC-WOA-06-81-62

Young M, 2018, The scent of you... (Collection of 5 neckpieces), ReminiSCENT, May Space, 25 July 2018 - 11 August 2018, medium: Contemporary Jewellery, at: https://www.mayspace.com.au/details.php?exhibitionID=524

Young M, 2018, Groundfall Lei, Island Welcome, Craft Victoria, Melbourne, 02 June 2018 - 30 July 2018, medium: Found shell lei, oxidides 925 silver, at: http://www.craft.org.au/island-welcome

Young M, 2017, Landlines Vessels, Saltbush, Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Broken Hill Regional Art GAllery, 13 June 2017 - 30 August 2017, medium: Raffia, wool, grasses, at: https://www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au/explore/regional-art-gallery/pro-hart-outback-art-prize

Young MH, 2016, Grow your own, Grown Your Own, Craft ACT, Canberra, ACT, 09 September 2016 - 22 October 2016, at: https://craftact.org.au/blogs/past-exhibitions/grown-your-own

Young MH, 2016, Mari Funaki Contemporary Jewellery Award, Gallery Funaki, Melbourne, Mari Funaki Contemporary Jewellery Award, Gallery Funaki, Melbourne, 24 August 2016 - 24 September 2016, at: http://galleryfunaki.com.au/exhibitions/2nd-mari-funaki-award-for-contemporary-jewellery/

Young MH, 2016, National Contemporary Jewellery Award, National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Griffith NSW, 13 August 2016 - 11 September 2016

Young MH, 2016, Off the Wall by Melinda Young, Atta Gallery, Bangkok, 10 February 2016 - 27 March 2016, at: http://attagallery.com/home/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=184:off-the-wall-mel&Itemid=55

Young MH, 2016, Off the Wall solo exhibition by Melinda Young, Off the Wall by Melinda Young, Atta Gallery, Bangkok, 10 February 2016 - 27 March 2016, medium: Contemporary Jewellery, at: http://attagallery.com/home/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=184:off-the-wall-mel&Itemid=55

Young MH, 2014, A Fine Possession, A Fine Possession - Jewellery & Identity, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences - Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 2014 - 22 May 2016, at: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/jewellery/

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