KIAMA REPRESENTATION IN VENICE

Former resident and Kiama High School student Dr Trent Jansen has recently unveiled an exhibit at the prestigious Venice Design Biennal - an artwork based on the shape of tiles on the houses of Vienna.

The artwork is called ‘The Magistrate Al Sal Nero Cabinet’ and was partly a collaboration with the artisans at the Vetralia Collectible studio in Venice.

Trent incorporated sale into the sculp- ture as it plays a very important role in the history of Venice. Trent told The Bugle “the cupboard was inspired by the history of Venice which was founded on salt, but because of climate change the salt is getting into the roof tiles and destroying them.”

Trent recently completed his PHD through the University of New South Wales, where he is currently employed as a researcher and teacher. He also runs the Trent Jansen Design Studio in Thirrorul. His area of expertise is in design anthropology and cultural Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaboration.

Trent is on Kiama High School’s Wall of Fame. Proud mum Diane Jansen told The Bugle about how Trent first became interested in woodwork at high school.

She remembers walking the streets of Kiama selling raffle tickets to help support his trip to intern with Dutch designer Marcel Wanders in Amsterdam in 2004. “Trent used to ride his bike with Robbie Maddison, doing all the big jumps as a teenager. He got interested in making his own bike out of wood.”

During his studies, Trent discovered a passion for furniture. Last year, he was appointed to the prestigious 2022 Venice Design Biennale Residency.

by Mark Whalan

In loving memory of

William Johnstone (Bill) Brown

of Jamberoo - formally of Scotland

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 21 st July 2023. Beloved husband of Narelle. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stephen (dec) and Kim, Janelle and John, Nicole (dec), Sarah and Hamish. Cherished Grandfather of Isaac, Isabella, Ethan, Francesca, Eva, Archie, and Oscar. Bill will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

Aged 86 years

Forever in our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bills funeral service. For those unable to attend, Bill's family invite you to view his service online via the link found on funeralanouncement.com.au

Monday 31st July 2023 at 10 am

In loving memory of

June Elizabeth Hall

of Kiama Downs, aged 88 years

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Thursday, 20 July 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Deb, Jason and Jackie. Adored Grandma of Laura, and Sarah. Loved sister of Bruce and Margaret and their children Sally and Daniel.

Beloved sister-in law of Bob’s siblings and extended family. June was thankful for her neighbours’ ongoing friendship and support. June will be sadly missed.

A private cremation service has been held by the family.