Jewellery exhibition

Press, 15 December 1982, Page 19

Jewellery exhibition

Thc work of two Christchurch jewellers forms part of a Christmas exhibition now on at the Peepers Gallery. Silver and gold jewellery will be displayed by John Fraser and Steve Lockie. Fraser is a manufacturing jeweller who mixes precious stones with silver. He specialises in individual handcrafted items in a fluid contemporary style. While working in Australia he created a $96,000 diamond and gold ring.

Lockie is a goldsmith who designs pieces to complement the lines of the wearer's body. He specialises in exclusive on-off items. Lockie has been working in the craft for seven years, including a time based in Surfers Paradise. The joint exhibition, which runs until Friday, also includes the work of the wellknown painter, Robert Brett. Brett, who also makes wooden spoons and works as an illustrator, is displaying oils, and sketches in pen. ink

and pencil. It is his second exhibition at Peepers this year. Earlier, 32 out of 35 of his works sold. Local printmaker, Brian Cornish, will exhibit some of his recent works. The scope of his work has widened since the recent acquisition of a printing press. The gallery's founder director. Sinclair George, will also show pencil drawings on a theme. Jig-Saw, which he says is still being developed.