Pallion is proud to announce a new collaboration with Australian artist Jordan Gogos as part of the Pallion Arts Program: an initiative dedicated to advancing the role of precious metals in contemporary art.
Jordan Gogos—founder of the eponymous label Iordanes Spyridon Gogos—has emerged as one of Australia’s most compelling creative voices. Since establishing his practice in 2019 following studies at Parsons School of Design in New York, he has developed an interdisciplinary approach spanning fashion, collectible design and institutional exhibition. His work is defined by an experimental, non-gendered philosophy and a commitment to sustainability, repurposing existing materials into highly expressive ‘wearables’.
This new work, Don’t Think, marks Gogos’ expansion into precious metals, taking the form of a large-scale textile wall hanging. Inspired by a note Gogos’ Greek migrant grandmother wrote during a sleepless night, the work is both deeply personal and widely resonant—exploring memory, dislocation, and the search for grounding. At its core, the work considers how the mind can both constrain and liberate, inviting a more expansive way of thinking and being.
“This work is about trying to quiet the noise of the mind,” says Gogos. “It began with a note my grandmother wrote to herself during a sleepless night—something deeply personal, but also something many of us can relate to. Through this piece, I wanted to explore how our thoughts can limit us, but also how, if we shift perspective, they can become expansive and freeing.”
Gogos’ works often draw from his family history and, in many ways, function as portraits capturing memory, identity and lineage through material and form. Gently dedicated to his grandmother, his greatest inspiration and most steadfast supporter, the work acknowledges her enduring influence on his practice.
“From the moment Jordan presented his concept, there were many elements that resonated deeply with Pallion,” says Clare Deloughery, Head of the Pallion Arts Program. “Along with his commitment to sustainability and a zero-waste ethos, his exploration of migrant experience and connection to precious metals reflects recurring themes within the Pallion Arts Program.”
The Pallion Arts Program provides artists with unparalleled access to responsibly sourced Australian gold and silver, to realise ambitious artist-led works alongside Pallion’s expert craftspeople.
“Working with the Pallion Arts Program has allowed me to realise this work in its fullest form, creating without limitation or restriction,” says Gogos. “The technical expertise and execution of Pallion’s artisans have unlocked new possibilities, enabling me—for the first time in my career—to create without boundaries or borders.”
Don’t Think will be unveiled at UNSW Galleries on 29 May 2026 as part of Jordan Gogos’ first solo institutional exhibition, Parádeisos.
