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New jeweller for Summer - Gemma Clarke |
Gemma Clarke |
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Victoria Sewart - Design Showcase |
The aesthetics of form, structure and material composition have been the main inspirations for my artistic development. Having always worked with traditional metals incorporating solid geometric compositions, I was driven to find a material to work with that would have a more organic and textured quality.
For my latest collection I sought to investigate the properties of stainless steel mesh, a material that is rarely used in contemporary studio jewellery.
My exploration led to a journey that provoked many questions and generated a lot of opportunities as I pushed the limits of the material.
By exploiting the qualities of the mesh, especially the translucent and flexible aspects, light and elegant pieces have been created from a source that in its original form can be regarded as rigid and plain.
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| The construction is light and minimal, enhancing the qualities of the mesh and the surface design has been inspired by fluid patterns that can be found within nature. This in turn has complimented line and form, which has evolved in relation to the spatial flexibility offered by the mesh. The aesthetics of many of the pieces can therefore be interpreted and altered by direct interaction to create unique and personal designs. The combination of fine gold and silver fixed within the beauty of the steel mesh has created juxtapositions that I believe are unique within contemporary designs. |
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Stainless steel and fine gold brooch
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Stainless steel and fine gold ring with18ct gold ring
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Stainless steel with fine gold flecks brooch
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Stainless steel and fine gold/fine Silver earrings
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| Education |
Higher National Diploma in Design Crafts, University Of Central England. |
Certificate in Education, Post 16, University of Plymouth |
MA in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products, University of central England (school of jewellery) |
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| Jewellery Experience |
Gallery Exhibitions have included:
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Royal Birmingham Society of Arts
- Hugo Barclay, Brighton
- Facets, Dartmouth
Galleries I supply include:
- Argenteus, London, Birmingham
- Diana Porter, Bristol
- Dartington, Devon
- Royal Exchange, Manchester
- Tom Foolery, London
International Trade Shows where I have exhibited:
- Spring Fair, NEC
- Top Drawer, London
- International Jewellery, London
- British Craft Trade Show, Harrogate
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| Teaching & Lecturing Experience |
1995 – 2005 Jewellery Lecturer Plymouth College of Art and Design
- Experience in teaching in Jewellery and Design Crafts from BA Degree to Foundation level
- Created and delivered modules and briefs
- Structured, administered and delivered a programme of ongoing tutorials and feedback sessions related to specific assignment briefs
- Assessed students at all levels
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| Memberships |
- Association for Contemporary Jewellers
- Design Gap
- Small Business Federation
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