About
Nestled in her studio in the picturesque Swan Valley, surrounded by the unique West Australian landscape that inspires much of her work, Bethamy Linton offers bespoke handmade pieces to adorn the body or the table for commission and exhibition.
A fourth generation West Australian silversmith, Bethamy’s interest in jewellery and metal object design began as a child during hours spent in the Linton family workshops with her grandfather, father and uncle. At 16 Bethamy started formally working with her father making silver flatware and restoring antiques, later seeking an apprenticeship in fine jewellery. More recently Bethamy has studied art, jewellery and object design both formally and informally.
Experience
| 2011 – ongoing | Lecturer, Advanced Diploma of Jewellery, Central Institute of Technology, Perth WA |
| 2011 | Architectural commission; Door Handles, St George Cathedral Perth |
| 2010 | Mentorship w/ Hendrik Forster including residency period at Forster Studios, VIC |
| 2008 – 11 | Resident designer, Midland Atelier |
| 2008 – 11 | Peer Assessment Panel Member, Designer Fashion Grants; Dept. of Culture and Arts |
| 2007 – ongoing | Sole Practitioner Jeweller/Silversmith |
| 2007 – 09 | Director, Linton Studio fine arts and crafts gallery |
| 2001 – 07 | Silversmith; David Cruikshank Workshop, NSW |
| 2001 – 07 | Proprietor; Talem, Handmade sterling silver and resin jewellery |
| 1997 – 01 | Silversmith; Linton Silver |
| 1995 – 97 | Apprentice Jeweller; Artisans of the Sea (Kailis Broome Pearls) |
| 1993 – 95 | Trainee Silversmith; Linton Silver |
Exhibitions
| 2014 | Shanghai Int. Metalsmithing and Jewellery Art Exhibition , China |
| 2014 | Animal Instincts, Annual Exhibition in Print, SNAG, USA |
| 2014 | Fashion[ing] Form, Perth Fashion Festival, WA |
| 2014 | Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, SA |
| 2014 | Bodyworks, National Gallery of Australia Touring Exhibition, Aus |
| 2014 | Artist in Focus, Mundaring Arts Centre, WA |
| 2013 | Participate, QLD |
| 2013 | Convergence, Percolator Gallery QLD |
| 2013 | Imprint, solo exhibition Studio 20/17 NSW |
| 2013 | Bendigo Contemporary Metal Award, Bendigo Regional Gallery, Vic |
| 2012 | Imprint, solo exhibition Gallow’s Gallery WA |
| 2012 | Wearable Narratives, Gallery Central WA |
| 2012 | On and Off the Bench, Gallery Central WA |
| 2011 | LoveLace, The Powerhouse Museum, NSW |
| 2010 | Signs of Change, FORM, WA |
| 2009 | Illicit Making, FORM, WA |
| 2009 | Link, Jam Factory, Adelaide |
| 2008 | Linton Studio Opening, Linton Studio, WA |
| 2008 | Jewellery Design Cluster Launch, FORM, WA |
| 2008 | Spring in the City, Linton Studio, WA |
| 2008 | Gifted, Linton Studio, WA |
Grants & Awards
| 2013 | Finalist, Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, South Australian Museum, SA |
| 2013 | Finalist, Contemporary Metal Awards, Bendigo Regional Gallery, Vic |
| 2012 | City of Swan Local Artist Award |
| 2011 | Department of Culture and the Arts Business Development Grant |
| 2010 | Finalist, International Lace Awards, Powerhouse Museum NSW |
| 2010 | Department of Culture and the Arts Research and Development Grant (Artflight) |
| 2009 | Department of Culture and the Arts Research and Development Grant (Artflight) |
| 2008 | City of Perth Small Business Grant |
Public Collections
| The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra NSW |
| The Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo NSW |
| City of Swan, Midland WA |
Publications
| Craft/Arts International, October 2014 |
| MetalSmith Magazine Annual Exhibition in Print, USA, September 2014 |
| Country Style Magazine, July 2014 |
| Midland Atelier 5 years 2013 |
| Art Almanac, May 2013 |
| Make Lace Not War Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award, Powerhouse Museum Publishing 2011 |
| Signs of Change, published by FORM 2010 |
| Scoop Magazine Artist Profile Summer 2011/2012 |
| Spice Magazine Artist Profile Spring/Summer 2007 |
