Phaedra Earrings

Heart of Darkness is a visually rich showcase of artworks that appeal to Gothic aesthetic sensibilities and our dark desires through associated colour palettes, symbols and motifs. It features fourteen contemporary Australian artists working in ceramics, jewellery, glass, fibres and multimedia who have embraced dark themes to produce beautiful, mysterious and macabre Gothic-tinged artworks. 

Darkness isn’t absence – it’s where the soul thrives.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alicia Hannah Naomi is a contemporary jeweller from Melbourne, Australia.

Profoundly influenced by the natural world, Alicia’s work embodies a commitment to sustainability and the principles of slow fashion. Her handcrafted pieces are designed to be lasting, meaningful adornments that stand as contemporary heirlooms.

Alicia values the intimate connection between creator, object, and wearer, seeking to imbue each piece with a narrative that resonates on a personal level. Her dedication to creating jewellery that challenges conventional aesthetics and celebrates the unique story behind each piece reveals she is a storyteller at heart, deeply connected to the materials and stories she weaves into her creations.

Alicia completed the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery) at the Box Hill Institute of Technology in 2013, where she received the Most Outstanding Student Prize, and furthered her professional development with a Jewellery Gem Setting course at Melbourne Polytechnic in 2019.