PIECES by Scottish designers will feature for the first time ever in this year’s in New York City Jewellery Week (NYCJW).
Six Scottish jewellers will be showcasing their wears at an online event between 16-22nd November.
The annual exhibit aims to celebrate and educate both the general public and jewellery connoisseurs about current jewellery.
The six Scottish exhibitors, who are based in Dumfries, Edinburgh and Glasgow, are: Soizig Carey, Michelle Currie, Ruth Leslie, Alison Macleod, Silvia Weidenbach and Heather Woof.
The online exhibition, styled by Stacey Hunter and photographed by Gabriela Silveira, features individual still life compositions highlighting key pieces from each jeweller.
Curator Stacey Hunter explained: “Our jewellers each had one-to-one sessions with us to discuss the themes of their work and these were developed into a concept for a photoshoot.
Ruth Leslie creates sculptural, wire, statement jewellery that is predominantly made in recycled silver. Visually inspired by textiles and textile machinery, most pieces have a kinetic element.
“The resultant exhibition offers audiences in New York and internationally a glimpse of what’s new and fresh about contemporary jewellery from Scotland.”
Goldsmith’s Director, Ebba Goring, explained: “Stacey Hunter and I have a shared enthusiasm and drive to create opportunities for makers in Scotland that will connect them with an international audience.
“Through taking part in this opportunity we hope it will be a catalyst for their career and creative practice.”
“NYCJW is quite a unique event, bringing all different genres of jewellery together, from sculptural conceptual pieces to fine gem set and gold jewellery.
“For the Incorporation we hope to forge and strengthen links with other international organisations that are part of the programme such as Ethical Metalsmiths in the USA.
“We want to encourage makers to take an active role in the global network for change in procurement and sourcing practices in the jewellery industry.”
