New Talent 2013

New Talent 2013! The exhibition runs until 5th October so you still have time to come along and see the amazing work from seven new graduates and five developing makers. 
Ami Victoria Pepper graduated from Birmingham City University this year and her work is inspired by the coastline of Pembrokeshire where she grew up, using soft silicone juxtaposed with fantastically twisted wire, in a subdued palette of black and gold to capture its beauty.

New Talent 2013

Our next exhibition will be New Talent 2013. The exhibition will feature twelve emerging artists; seven new graduates and five developing makers within their first entrepreneurial year. This exhibition will bring together exceptional examples of innovative jewellery design and craftsmanship from talented makers.

The work ranges from intricate rings inspired by the sea to striking, architectural wooden forms, all of which offer fresh ideas on design, materials and jewellery concepts.

We hope that you can join us for the Private Views on Thursday 5th September 6-9pm and Saturday 7th September 12-3pm.

This week is the last week of our 'Special.' exhibition! The exhibition will run until Saturday 15th June so make sure you come along and see some great pieces by 15 incredible makers. It has been a great exhibition so be sure not to miss it!

'Special.' Craig Macauley

“I wanted to use the opportunity of this 'Special' exhibition to explore ideas for large-scale unique pieces using my distinctive resin droplet effect. My aim was for the finished work to give the impression of a fine web of gossamer threads strung with sparkling dew.”

 

Dewdrop Necklace – Resin, nylon, metal neck loop

Dewdrop Brooch – Resin, nylon, sterling silver

'Special.' Daphne Krinos

Daphne Krinos

This is a collection of ‘one-off’ pieces from Daphne Krinos. Daphne demonstrates unusual ways of framing the stones she uses within these pieces, taking inspiration directly from the stones themselves. Having used softer tones than the strong black that is usually associated with her work, Daphne draws on inspiration from life in a big city, creating contrast between forms. 

Necklace - Ruthenium plated silver with aquamarine and morganite 

Ring - Oxidised silver with fresh water pearl                                             

'Special.' Joel Degen

The three pieces which Joel Degen made for our 'Special' exhibition are named with musical reference in mind – song titles, band names and the feelings that music can evoke. Joel creates a contrast between two elements; the tension of structure and order against the free spirit and improvisation of jazz.

'Special.' Elizabeth Bone

Childhood activities of sewing, knitting and crocheting have given Elizabeth Bone a passion for making and working directly with materials. This new work rekindles her childhood love of making with thread and also introduces colour into her work.

Silk beading thread is used as an alternative way of constructing to 'sew' tubes of oxidized silver together creating lightweight, graphic pieces that are brooches. This construction method coupled with the lightweight nature of the work opens up new opportunities for playing with structures, geometry and scale.

'Special.' Emmeline Hastings

Emmeline Hastings’ three neckpieces represent a clear development in her creative processes. “I wanted to explore Perspex as a material in its own right, working in a larger and exciting scale. I have begun to work sculpturally with the Perspex in a carefully staged and individual process. Initially working with a large solid piece, through cutting, carving, sanding and polishing, I form a solid naturalistic shape. This is the basis for the design, but once segmented the piece takes on a new and flexible form opening up possibilities for its use in jewellery.

The unique process means that each piece is completely inimitable and ‘special’, they develop as they are created, as I react to the material.

'Special.' Kaz Robertson

Over the course of our 'Special.' exhibition we will be doing a small feature of each marker. We hope you can make it along to see the real thing! Exhibition runs until 30th May.

Kaz Robertson

With this collection Kaz Robertson has created pieces which, on their own, explore the different aspects of her work; pattern, versatility and construction. The three pieces are different in structure but are linked together by the bold highlights of colour. The scale of these pieces, the use of new colour and new materials make this collection ‘special’.

Photography: William Dickson, Edinburgh

Malin Winberg

Some new work has just arrived at the gallery! These beautiful silver and oxidised silver pieces are by Malin Winberg. Malin studied Jewellery and Silversmithing at Glasgow School of Art, after moving to the UK from Finland. Her work is inspired by the stories and characters in the Finnish folklore epic ‘The Kalevala’. Malin uses traditional techniques such as raising, forging and chasing silver to create the organic forms and textures found in the Finnish forests and woodlands, where many of these stories take place.

 

'Special.'

Our next exhibition will showcase 15 makers who have each made three new and special pieces for our Gallery. The exhibition will run 8th - 30th May 2013 with two private views on Wednesday 8th May 6 - 8pm and Saturday 11th May 12 - 3pm. 

Nora Fok: Focus On Cloud Nylon

Thank you to those of you who were able to make it to the Private Views of 'Nora Fok: Focus On Cloud Nylon' on Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th February! The exhibition is now well under way and is proving very popular, mesmerizing our visitors. 
Nora Fok is one of Britain's leading contemporary jewellers who uses knitting, weaving, plaiting and knotting to transform nylon micro-filament into extraordinary intricate wearable forms. All of her work is hand dyed and hand knitted! 

‘Cloud Nylon’ has been toured around the UK at venues including the Ruthin Craft Centre, Shiply Art Gallery and the Haywood Gallery, though this is the first time that this work is showing in London!

We have selected  some incredible key pieces which reflect Nora’s delicate craftsmanship and fascination with the natural world.

Here are some photos of the exhibitions, as well as some images of Nora wearing the work:

'Splash' (Neckpiece, 1999)

'Twenty-fifth' (25th Anniversary piece made especially for Lesley Craze Gallery) 
'Cloud Nylon' (Neckpiece, 2006)

'Mathemagic' (Neckpiece and Wristpiece, 2005)
'Hebe Andersonii Variegata' (Neckpiece 2005)
'Constellation' (Neckpiece, 1996)

'Daisy' (Neckpiece, 2003)
'Hendecagon' (Neckpiece, 2008)
'Prunus Amygdalus' (Wristpiece/Sculpture, 2005)

 'Circles' (Neckpiece, 2008/9) 

'The Spirit of Aqualegia' (Wristpiece, 2004)

 'Million Dollar Collar' (Neckpiece, 2006)

 'Caluclator' (Neckpiece, 2002)

 'Prunus Amygdalus' (Wristpiece/Sculpture, 2005)

 'Ring Nebula' (Neckpiece, 1997)

  

Collection of Rings

 'Next Generation' (Neckpiece, 1996-7)

'Petit Poly' (Wristpiece, 1999)
'Mobius Fungus' (Wristpiece, 1999)

'This Is Life' (Neckpiece)

Nora Fok: Focus on Cloud Nylon