22/05/2026
SYNTHESIS by Studio Shields
Today is the very last chance to be immersed in the magic that is .mdw
Synthesis is an immersive interior installation curated by Ruby Shields .shields featuring over 40 artists, designers & makers.
Set within the Bishop’s Parlour at Abbotsford Convent, Synthesis explores how we live with design. Colour, material, light and scent held together, not in isolation, but in relationship.
It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to be a part of this incredible group show. Ruby is such a natural born creative, a total breath of fresh air and she has worked so hard to make her vision come to life- and come to life it has!
Ruby you are wonderful, I feel very lucky to be in your orbit 💫✨
You can experience Synthesis for the last time today until 5.30- if you haven’t been yet- I dare you to clear your schedule for the afternoon and go for a bit stroll through the convent and take a moment to visit Synthesis before it’s too late.
Photos by: .xyz
Synthesis features works by:
Amy Vidler, Anne U, Angela Hayes, Astrid Salomon, Bel Williams, Bolaji Teniola, Cameron Green, Carl Broesen Studio, Craig Shanahan / Mood Workshop, Curtis Bloxsidge & 2am Close, Culture Cush, Dean Norton, Em Frank, Femme Brutale, Fools Glass, Georgia Harvey, Hannah Nowlan, Indigo Tolhurst, Jenny Jones, Jordan Fleming, Kelly Brown, KOEH Studio, Locki Humphrey, Marlo Lydia, Martyn Thompson, Max Copolou, Melvin Josy, Nicole Lawrence, Objects for Thought, Patrick Scott, Patrick Shields, Ro Noonan, Saturday Yard Work, Studio Dokola, Studio Kaytar, Studio Tops, Subject Matters, Sundance Studio, Tantri Mustika, Thannie Phan, Theodosius Ng, Thomas Maxam, Zoe Diacolabianos.
Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
Explore the full program: designweek.melbourne