Purist Gallery Jewellery and Objects
- 'Water Tank' Ring
- Sterling Silver, 18ct Gold, Blue Topaz
- $975.00
- 'Grate' Rings
- Sterling Silver & Gems
- POA
- 'Cage' Ring
- Sterling Silver with Gem
- $725.00
- 'Wheels on Fire'
- Sterling Silver
- $725.00
- 'Twinkle Twinkle' Bracelet
- Sterling Silver
- $1,140.00
- 'Bristling' Bangle
- Sterling Silver & Gems
- $2,100.00
- 'Prisoner Of Wear (P.O.W)' Medals
- Sterling Silver, Found Objects & Gems
- POA
- 'Love Cube' without Bracelet
- Sterling Silver
- $390.00
- 'Love Sphere' Necklace
- Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz
- $495.00
- 'Bud' Ring
- Sterling Silver with Gem
- $590.00
- 'Twinkle Twinkle 1' Necklace
- Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz
- $495.00
- 'Twinkle Twinkle Globe' Bracelet
- Sterling Silver & Gems
- $1,950.00
About Max and his Work
Max Ball has been making jewellery and objects for 10 years. Previously he worked as an architect and is responsible for the design and building of Purist Gallery.
As an award winning jeweller Max brings his love of design and his eye for detail to the precious objects he constructs from Australian gold, silver and precious stones.
'My main passion is solving design issues. My second passion is inventing and building solutions to them.
All of Max's jewellery and objects are handmade by Max from sterling silver and 18ct gold, precious gems and Argyle diamonds.
Portfolio:
Born Sydney 1949 Arrived W.A. 1964 Studied Architecture Perth Tech and WAIT 1968 Practiced full time as a registered Architect until 1995 1990 - commenced own practice designing passive solar houses
Commenced full time jewellery practice 1995
Invited participant in "bling" - a significantly prestigious exhibition celebrating 50 years of West Australian Jewellery to be held at Curtin University Gallery in April 2010
One of only 40 jewellers selected out of 700 entries from national and international submissions, to participate in a touring exhibition - 'Contemporary Wearables 2009' Jewellery Competition, by Toowoomba Regional Gallery Qld. His exhibiting creation is 'Princess Leia's Bracelet'
Recipient of Australia Council Grant for New Work 2008
Selected for touring a piece in 'Contemporary Wearables 2007' Jewellery Competition, by Toowoomba Regional Gallery Qld.
Highly commended at York Society Art & Craft Award 2007 Jewellery Section
Participated in a 'Form' Design Cluster based in Margaret River W.A. developing exhibition pieces in 2007
Winner York Society Art and Craft Award 2006 Jewellery Section
Highly Commended York Society Art and Craft Award 2006 Jewellery Section
Selected for touring a piece in 'Contemporary Wearables 2005' Jewellery Competition, by Toowoomba Regional Gallery Qld.
Winner Artistic Concept JMGA (Jewellers & Metalsmiths Group of W.A.) Bi-Annual Competition 2004 Judge: Carlier Makigawa
Co-founder of Purist Gallery, Yallingup W.A. 2002
Highly Commended Inaugural Bunker Bay W.A. Spirals Art Award 2002 for a sculpture
Craftsperson in Residence Mulgara Gallery Yulara NT 1995 - 2002 (one month per year)
Selected for touring a piece in 'Contemporary Wearables 2001' Jewellery Competition, by Toowoomba Regional Gallery Qld.
Craftsperson in Residence Mowbray Gallery, Port Douglas, FNQ 1999 - 2001 (one month per year)
'I design and make objects which reflect my love and simplicity and which endeavour to cleverly use materials in an individual way. My work is design driven. I try to re-invent the wheel everytime.'











