Mary Odorcic graduated from RMIT University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Gold and Silversmithing with Honours. Since then, Mary has been creating, making and evolving her practice for over 20 years. Mary is inspired by her daily surroundings. The shapes, lines, colours, textures and forms she sees, feels and touches. Her jewellery reflects these elements through the exploration of working with a variety of materials – precious, semi precious and non-precious. She combines these different materials to work cohesively and create jewellery that will be cherished and treasured.
“I have always been fascinated by organic shapes, especially the irregular shapes of Keshi and Braque pearls. I love the free form, unique structure and how ‘perfectly imperfect’ they are. No two pearls are the same. This series of work is an exploration of everything pearls.”
Recent Exhibitions
2025 ‘Connection to Place’, Manyung Gallery Mt Eliza
2017 ‘Blast’, Vin Space, HCMC, Vietnam
2015 ‘Meet the Maker’, Pomme, Mornington
2013 ‘Breathe Into’, Courtesy of the Artist, Sydney.
2012 ‘Joias Coloridas’, Studio 20/17, Sydney.
2011 ‘Wearable Art’, Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne.
2010 ‘Christmas Show’, Zu Design, Adelaide.
2010 ‘Wearable Art’, Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne.
2010 ‘Wrapped’, Studio 20/17, Sydney.
2010 ‘Cherish’, Craft Queensland, Brisbane
2009 ‘Cheers’, Zu Design, Adelaide.
2009 ‘Wearable Art’, Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne.
2009 ‘The Ring’, Studio Ingot, Melbourne.
2008 ‘Christmas Show’, Zu Design, Adelaide.
2008 ‘Wearable Art’, Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne.
2008 National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Griffith NSW.
Education
2004 Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management), Holmesglen Institute of Tafe
2004 New Enterprise Initiative Scheme (NEIS)
2003 Graduate Diploma in Education, Melbourne University.
2001Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts, Gold and Silversmithing) with Distinction, RMIT University
Commendations & Awards:
2001 Work selected for Contemporary Wearables 01 Exhibition. Work toured throughout Australia.
2001 Winner of the Fresh 2001 Craft Victoria Multiplex Award