A Charles Sturt University (CSU) graduate from Wagga Wagga has been invited to show her jewellery designs in an annual exhibition for new and emerging artists in Canberra. Ms Sarah Adcock graduated last December with a Bachelor of Arts (Jewellery) from the University's School of Communication and Creative Industries. Her designs are featured in the Emerging Contemporaries exhibition at the Canberra Craft and Design Centre. The exhibition, involving 12 artists described as the 'next wave of Australia's design talent', runs from Thursday 13 February to Saturday 29 March. Ms Adcock is exhibiting a series of her pendants which explore issues of gender, sexuality and identity. "I hope my designs speak for themselves as they explore my experience of going into, living in and coming out of the closet," Ms Adcock said. "While my work relates to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other queer people, I hope there is a message of hope for anyone who has had to reveal something difficult or has felt isolated or invisible in their lives." Read more about the artist and CSU graduate on the Canberra Craft and Design Centre site here.