STILL MAKING
Robert Foster 10-Year Memorial Exhibition

11 July - 15 August 2026


Each invited artist was asked to select one item from the FINK product range and reinterpret it as an artwork. Artists were free to transform the piece in any way that reflected their practice—with no limitations on scale or quantity. They have used finished products, raw forms and off cuts from forming processes.

This project celebrates the legacy of the late Robert Foster and his influence on contemporary practice. It will feature significant original works by Robert Foster, alongside a curated series of new collaborative pieces by 10 artists who worked with him or were shaped by his ideas.

Participating artists are Ben Blakebrough, Sean Booth, Larah Nott, Cinnamon Lee, Dan Lorrimer, Sabine Pagan, Erica Seccombe, Oliver Smith, Blanche Tilden and the FINK Team.

Still Making is a celebration of a life dedicated to creativity, and a reminder that the most meaningful legacies are not fixed in the past — they continue to evolve, inspire, and make their presence felt. It is also a way to encourage makers to continue to explore ways of working with metal and keeping the craftsmanship and skills alive.

Robert Foster (1962–2016) was a prominent Australian designer and silversmith, best known for founding the Queanbeyan-based design and manufacturing company F!NK + Co. He is most famous for designing the iconic, internationally renowned F!NK Water Jug, which is featured in permanent collections of prestigious global institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Alessi Museum in Milan and the National Gallery of Australia. In 2019, Robert was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame.

In this exhibition, materials are transformed, ideas are revisited, and relationships are renewed. Still Making is both a tribute and a continuation — a conversation across time, materials, and generations of practice.

Selected works

Cinnamon Lee

Gold Covert Kimono Lamp, 2026

Anodised and Powder coated aluminium,
gold plated 925 silver, nitrile, 1000W LED light bulb,
mains powered.

510 x 470 x 110 mm

(Including 50 gold plated silver moth ear studs)

Cinnamon Lee

Silver Covert Kimono Lamp, 2026

Anodised and Powder coated aluminium,
925 silver, nitrile, 1000W LED light bulb,
mains powered.

510 x 470 x 110 mm

(Including 50 silver moth ear studs)

Cinnamon Lee

Silver Moth Ear Studs

Larah Nott

Large Manta Ray Bowl

Hand cut Anodised aluminium

300 × 300 × 100 mm

Larah Nott

Medium Whale Shark Bowl

Hand cut Anodised aluminium

300 × 300 × 100 mm

Larah Nott

Small Octopus Bowl

Hand cut Anodised aluminium

200 × 200 × 100 mm

Erica Seccombe

Prototype for a Coral Reef

Hand blasted Anodised aluminium

100 × 70 × 70 mm

Erica Seccombe

Prototype for a Coral Reef

Hand blasted Anodised aluminium

100 × 70 × 70 mm

Erica Seccombe

Prototype for a Coral Reef

Hand blasted Anodised aluminium

100 × 70 × 70 mm

Oliver Smith

Strata Bowl - Mocha

Anodised aluminium, stainless steel, gilding metal, brass.

280 mm Diameter x 330 mm (L) x 100 mm (H)

Oliver Smith

Strata Bowl - Cappuccino

Anodised aluminium, stainless steel, gilding metal, brass.

290 mm Diameter × 340 mm (L) x 90 mm (H)

Oliver Smith

Strata Bowl - Dark Chocolate

Anodised aluminium, stainless steel, brass.

290 mm Diameter × 380 mm (L) x 80 mm (H)

SOLD

Sabine Pagan

Landsedge I

Anodised aluminium, LED lighting

300 × 450 × 60 mm

Sabine Pagan

Landsedge II

Anodised aluminium, LED lighting

400 × 500 × 60 mm

Sabine Pagan

Ben Blakebrough

Piz Buin

Anodised aluminium mosaic image

170 × 180 × 20 mm

SOLD

Ben Blakebrough

Silvretta

Anodised aluminium mosaic image

300 × 300 × 20 mm

Ben Blakebrough

Grossglockner

Anodised aluminium mosaic image

215 × 300 × 20 mm

Blanche Tilden

For Robbie Necklace

Flameworked borosilicate glass, Anodised aluminium,
oxidised 925 silver.

1000 mm Diameter x 10 mm (H)

Dan Lorrimer

Reformed Pinnacles

Aluminium, Hydro formed single stem vase forms,
Stainless steel, Iron rich polymer paint, polyurethane adhesive.

1000 mm (H) x 800 mm (W) x 250 (D) mm

Sean Booth

Ingás, 2026

Anodised aluminium, black powder-coating, stainless steel tube, 3D printed components, LED globe and 12V DC electrics.

2100 mm (L) × 2100 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H)

F!NK & Co

Mobile Butterfly, Vivid Emerald

Anodised aluminium

380 x 420 x 70 mm

F!NK & Co

Mobile Butterfly, Luminous Deep Blue

Anodised aluminium

440 x 320 x 170 mm

F!NK & Co

Mobile Butterfly, Splendour Bordeaux

Anodised aluminium

460 x 330 x 80 mm

F!NK & Co

Mobile Butterfly, Radiance Gold

Anodised aluminium

390 x 370 x 130 mm

F!NK & Co

Mobile Butterfly, Myth Charcoal

Anodised aluminium

400 x 500 x 100 mm

F!NK & Co

Robert Foster 10 Year Anniversary Jug

Limited Edition

Hand hammered Anodised aluminium

Robert Foster

Valkyrie Valhalle, Vase, 2002

Hand raised stainless steel and anodised aluminium

SOLD

Robert Foster

Strong Man, Teapot, 2004

Press formed anodised aluminum with acrylic handle
and acetyl lid.

Robert Foster

Yes Sir Please Sir, Tea Pot, 2008

Hand raised stainless steel with resin handle/lid.

150 mm (H) x 125 (W) x 220 (L)

NFS

Robert Foster

Handbag, Tea Pot, 1994

Hand raised polished stainless steel,
anodised aluminium handle and delron lid.

Robert Foster

Eurydice, Vessel, 2012

Press forged and hand hammered fine silver and anodised aluminium.

300mm x 200mm x 80mm

NFS

Robert Foster

Swan, Coffee Pot, 1999

Hand blacked steel and anodised aluminium perforated wings and lid.

Robert Foster

A101 Tea Pot, 2009

Hand raised stainless steel with anodised aluminium
and acrylic lid and powder coated handle.

220 x 130 x 160 mm

Robert Foster

Red Quest, Lidded Container,2004

Hand raised Anodised aluminium body with resin insert.

240 × 180 × 140 mm

Robert Foster

Dark Arsonist, Vessel, 2009

Press forged and hand raised Anodised Aluminium

380 × 120 × 170 mm

Pendant light in black and red acrylic

Robert Foster

Midnight Twist, Pendant Light, 2014

 Thermo Formed Acrylic, Paint, Led Globe

 940mm (h) x 300mm (w) x 130mm(d)

Acrylic pendant light in black and red

Robert Foster

Twisted Mantle, Pendant Light, 2014

Thermo Formed Acrylic (Black/Grey), Paint, Led Globe

770mm (h) x 190mm (w) x 130mm(d)

Black and aqua pendant light

Robert Foster

Twisted Heart, Pendant Light, 2014

Thermo Formed Acrylic (Black/Red), Paint, Led Globe

770mm (h) x 190mm (w) x 130mm(d)

Robert Foster

Bye Bye Brontosaurus,Vessel, 2010

Press forged and hand raised Anodised aluminium body.

65 mm (H) x 65 mm (W) x 65 mm (L)

Robert Foster

Lunar Precipitation, Hanging Light, 2011

Hydro formed Anodised aluminum with stainless steel base filled with lead, thermo formed acrylic, 240 volt AC compact fluorescent globe.

2900 mm (L) x 200 mm (D) x 200 mm (W)