Annette Dickow

Annette Dickow graduated as a goldsmith in 2002, and as a precious metal designer from The Institute of Fine Metals, Denmark in 2005.
Her work ranges from "one of a kind" pieces for exhibitions to small collections. The jewellery is often created on the basis of small stories that originate from a curiosity for and reflection on human ties, exchanges and values. She enjoys placing humorous twists in her work.

http://www.annettedickow.dk/

Tobias Alm

Tobias Alm was born 1985 in Stockholm, Sweden and studied jewellery design at Ädellab, Konstfack. He graduated in 2009, and since then has been working in a workshop/studio in Liljeholmen, central Stockholm.
Tobias works mostly in jewellery art, but his work extends to sculpture. Currently he is working on a series of sculptures that will soon be exhibited in Vevring, Norway. Last summer Tobias Alm launched a new series of jewellery, that will be exhibited in a series of solo shows in 2012.

http://www.tobiasalm.com/

“My creative process has lately not been much about words or concepts. It often starts with exploring a shape or a material, which starts a flow of creation and research.
I am fascinated by improvisational methods, and believe in their power to take me the places a linear logic process cannot.
In my work I materialize experiences. I pick up features from things that surround me, and let them get reshaped and combined in interesting ways.
In previous work I have been interested in things such as organic structures and contrasting combinations. Lately it seems like I am fabricating a history, giving the objects traces of experiences from the past. I’m investigating how shapes can show traces of diffuse functions and history.”
Tobias Alm June 2011

Sevan Bicakci - 'Lord of the Rings'

Sevan Bicakci's 'Namesake' collection incorporates hand-crafted Turkish architectural miniatures, and underwater sea creatures like snails, lobsters and octopus.
Born and raised in Turkey, one of a kind jewellery designer Sevan has been a bench jeweller for over twenty years, beginning his training at just 12 years of age. Each piece is handcrafted from 24K, 18K yellow and rose gold, sterling silver with uniquely cut gemstones and antique cut diamonds. His work is inspired by the Blue Mosque from 17th century, the 6th century Hagia Sophia Church, the Topkapi Palace from 15th century and many childhood memories.

www.sevanbicakci.com

and a video to watch about visiting Sevan's workshop in Istanbul: https://vimeo.com/24615631

Zoe Arnold

Zoe Arnold trained at Central St Martins, graduating in 2003.  She started as a sculptor and this influence can be recognised in her jewellery, or 'wearable forms of art'.  It is a cross between jewellery and miniature sculptures, and she resists the temptation to be labelled and categorised, often producing jewellery accompanied by other pieces.  In addition to using precious metals and gem stones she also collects objects and her work can be accompanied by, for example, a limited edition book of poetry which she has written as part of the process of making her work.

Zoe Arnold also makes 'precious automata', (left, 'The Children & The Golden Tree' inspired by stories and created in precious materials.
http://www.zoearnold.com/

Alex Monroe

For those of you that like natural forms, Alex Monroe offers much to be desired.  Alex grew up in Suffolk surrounded by fields, rivers, plants and creatures and nature is his inspiration.  His jewellery is stocked around the world, and shops in London include Harrods and Liberty.  He continues to hand make everything, and some of his designs are, for example, a juicy pear, a bumble bee, a dragonfly, and a fox.  He also designed and made a silver mouse and tea cup ring and a Goring shrimp.

http://www.alexmonroe.com/

marc gassier

Continuing with the theme of skulls, Marc Gassier is a French sculptor, and a goldsmith who makes jewellery. He lives and works in Paris.

Have a look at his work here: http://www.marcgassier.fr/index.html

Flavie Michou

Flavie Michou is a French designer from Paris, France.

Flavie attended the prestigious jewellery school Nicolas Flamel – Ecole Boulle, and during her goldsmithing studies she was introduced to gemology and the painting of gold stones and pearls. She works with wax, metal and polishing skills.

After graduating, Flavie worked for different prestigious jewellery workshops for more than five years on the Grand Boulevard in Paris, working with gold and platinum on pieces for Cartier, Chaumet, Channel, Tiffany & Co and DeBeers, to name a few. During 2010 she went to Lebanon where she mastered the art of setting.

More recently, Flavie moved to London and has created her own collection.

  


Michoacan is from Dia de muertos in Mexico.
During the 'Day of the Dead', the streets are filled with alters made from an array of flowers, and amazing food: what caught Flavie's eye most was the sugar craft.
The delicate sugared skulls inspired this new collection of jewellery entitled 'Michoacan'.

Flavie Michou: http://www.flavie-michou.com/

Cast From Different Moulds

Cast from Different MouldsSchool of Jewellery
Birmingham Institute of Art and DesignBirmingham City University
10th – 26th September 2012 (Mon-Fri)www.bcu.ac.uk/biad/postgraduateshows2012

Bursting with creativity and fresh ideas, Cast from Different Moulds is an exhibition of emerging professionals from MA Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products.

School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street, Birmingham B1 3PA
Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD)
Birmingham City University
Admission to this exhibition is free.

For further details visit the website.