ALICE CLARKE, UK

Inspired by her rural roots Alice chose to look at the colour green in response to the land; she combines materials to form a subtle narrative exploring her interpretation of ‘lambing time’. “When the grass grows green the lambs are on their way” This piece ‘Bottle and Brew’ is made from knitted Wensleydale sheep wool, a found dolly peg, silver, plaster and Yorkshire tea casts of 2 china tea cup parts, castration bands and lambing teats. When a Lamb is orphaned the farmer will take it under his wing and bottle-feed it by the Aga in the farmhouse; the same place where the farmer has his ‘brew’. (A bottle and a Brew neckpiece. See this piece in Suspended in Green 15 August – 20 September)

SPOTLIGHT: SOPHIE STAMP

Sophie creates tactile and kinetic jewellery inspired by industrial, horological and vintage mechanisms. From mesmerising spinning pendants and swivelling lockets embellished with fine lines of pure gold to her signature rolling rings, each piece is individually handcrafted through interpreting age old, traditional hand techniques in a contemporary way. Sophie relishes the challenge of making pieces that look simple, but are very technical in their construction, engineering minimal forms and keepsakes in precious metal.
Sophie's collection will be on display in the gallery so come along and take a closer look at her wonderful work

Errol the Owl

Beaded Owl (Errol) made by Susan Horth

Forthcoming exhibition: Suspended In Green

 Exhibition runs:  15 August - 20 September

Private Views:

Thursday 14 August 6 - 8pm

Saturday 15 August 12 - 2pm

Thirty-three contemporary jewellers from all over the world explore the colour Green.

Green: it's just a colour, yet it can also stand for so much more. It’s the colour of money, of envy and of energy; it can stand for ethical products, the environment, symbolise fertility and nature.  This exhibition will be a juxtaposition of jewellers, themes and styles, all suspended from the gallery’s ceiling, which will invite the viewer to engage and interact with the work. 

In addition, to compliment the unique exhibition pieces each participant has created a lower priced collection of jewellery – offering an interesting way to begin building a contemporary Jewellery collection.

Suspended In Green is an international touring exhibition curated by Laura Bradshaw-Heap and selected by the jury, David Clarke and Mah Rana. 

Venues
V&V Gallery, Vienna, Austria
11 January – 8 March 2014

Studio Gabi Green, Munich, Germany
13 – 17 March 2014

Lesley Craze Gallery, London, England
14 August – 20 September 2014

Lesley Craze, MBE

Lesley Craze, founder of Lesley Craze Gallery, has received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2014 for services to jewellery and silversmithing. 

The list aims to recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

These are exciting times for the gallery, with our 30th Anniversary towards the end of the year and Lesley would like to thank everyone for their support and kind wishes!

Wendy Ramshaw Black & White

Wendy Ramshaw Black & White

8 May - 7June 2014

Our current exhibition is the iconic work of Wendy Ramshaw. Wendy Ramshaw CBE RDI, one of the UK’s leading contemporary designers reflects on the use of black and white materials within her jewellery from the 1960's to present day. Diamonds, gold, perspex, ceramic and moonstone to name a few. Grouping together pieces which only contain black, white and shades of grey allows us to focus clearly on the delicate balance and geometry that are quintessential to Ramshaws work.

Weather

A little bit of rain, thunder and lightning is no excuse not to visit our Wendy Ramshaw exhibition..