Genna Design - specialist in making contemporary jewellery.

Artist Statement

At present Architecture is a major influence in my work which inspires both geometric forms and organic sculptures. Movement is also a prominent force where rare coloured stones can be moved along the labyrinths of my work. My pieces are tactile, playful and sculptural.

I enjoy working with precious metals such as silver and gold. However, I also love to incorporate non-precious materials such as plastics; glass, resins as well as stone settings. I create innovative designs by adjusting them to suit the needs of my clients, every piece is unique. I am constantly challenging the boundaries of jewellery design, producing both one off and commercial pieces. I am totally committed to designing and making jewellery and am extremely eager to get my work out there. I am also happy to take on commissions.

Publications

2009:

• British Vogue, April 2009 Edition

2007:

• I-ON Edinburgh August Edition.
• Design Arts November/December Issue
• Jewellers: The Directory

2006:

• A View Free Publication published by Cultural Enterprise Office.
• Daily Express 16th November 2006. Scan of Daily Express article
• Sunday Herald 5th November 2006, Page 2.

Awards

2006:

• Precious Metal Bursary Award from the Goldsmith's Company.

2002:

• Award from Goldsmith's Company to pay for tools for Wonder Cuff

Galleries and Exhibitions

2009:

• Primavera, Cambridge
• Galleria Luti, Callander
• The Cecilia Colman Gallery, London
• Argenteus, Covent Garden
• Argenteus, Oxford
• The Marchmont Gallery, Edinburgh
• Hanna's Contemporary Gallery, Dundee
• The Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
• Alchemia Studios, St. Andrews and Edinburgh
• Brazen Studios, Glasgow
• Angela Mellor Gallery, Herefordshire
• The Laurel Gallery, Edinburgh
• Pebbles Jewellery, Edinburgh
• The Stathearn Gallery, Crieff, 14th February - 23rd March

2008:

• The Marchmont Gallery, Edinburgh
• Hanna's Contemporary Gallery, Dundee
• The Broughton Gallery, Broughton
• Alchemia Studios, St Andrews
• Pebbles Jewellery, Edinburgh
• Nude Jewellery, Mayfair, London
• Waste Innovations, The Portal Shop, Edinburgh
• Wrexham Arts Centre, Wrexham, 17th March - 10th May
• Angela Mellor Gallery, Cambridgeshire, from June
• Galanthus Gallery, Herefordshire, September-November
• The Frames Gallery, Perth, exhibition 24th October - 22nd November 2008

2007:

• The White Gallery, Dundee
• The Blue Wing Gallery, Cornwall
• The Marchmont Gallery, Edinburgh
• The Stone Gallery, Oxfordshire
• The Broughton Gallery, Broughton
• Alchemia Studios, St Andrews
• Pebbles Jewellery, Edinburgh
• Nude Jewellery, Mayfair, London
• Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow
• The Park Gallery, Falkirk
• Gifted, National Museums of Scotland, 16th November 2007 - 6th January 2008
• The Collins Gallery, Glasgow, November 30th - 3rd December
• The Park Gallery, Falkirk, 10th November 2007 - 5th January 2008

2006:

• The Park Gallery - Winter Warmth, Falkirk, November 2006 - January 2007
• The White Gallery - Fresh The Graduate Show New Works, Dundee, November 2006
• The Holburn Gallery, Aberdeen, October 2006 - January 2007
• The White Gallery, Dundee, March 2006 - August 2006
• New Designers, London, 29th June - 2nd July 2006
• Duncan of Jordanstone Degree show, Dundee, 20th May - 27th May 2006
• Tartan Coffee House, Designer Showcase, Dundee, January 2006

2000:

• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - Exhibition of class work, Glasgow, 2000

Craft & Design Fairs, Trade Shows, other selling events

2009:

• Edinburgh Craft Fairs, Valentines Jewellery Fair, 7th February
• Ferry Frock Exchange, Woodlands Hotel, Broughty Ferry, Evening Event from 7pm, 6th March
• Dundee Craft Fair, St. Andrews Hall, 7th March, 10-4pm
• The British Craft Trade Show, Harrogate, 5th-7th April
• The Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, 25th-28th June
• Dundee Craft Fair, Caird Hall, 1st August 10.30am-4.30pm
• 3D2D West End Festival, Edinburgh 8-16 August 11am-6pm
• Portobello Craft Fair, Edinburgh 29th August, 10.00-4.00pm
• Morningside Craft Fair, Edinburgh 26th September 10.30am-4.30pm
• WASPS Open Studios, Dundee, 3rd-4th October 12-5pm
• South Side Christmas Fair, Glasgow, 21st November, 10.00-4.00pm
• Portobello Christmas Fair, Edinburgh 28th November, 10.00-4.00pm
• The White Space, WASPS Studios, Dundee 28th-29th November

2008:

• Reveal - ACJ Scotland Exhibition, Edinburgh College of Art 17th January-6th February
• Edinburgh Craft Fairs, Jewellery Valentines Fair, Morningside, 9th February
• Made In The Shade, Craft Mafia, The Lighthouse, Glasgow 24th May
• 3d2d West End Festival, St John's Church, Edinburgh 2nd - 10th August (closed Sunday 3rd)
• WASPS Open Studios, 4th-5th October
• Edinburgh Crats Fairs, Portobello Town Hall, Christmas Fair, 29th November 2008 (10-4pm)
• Glasgow Craft Mafia, The Lightouse, Glasgow, Festive Shopping Weekender on Saturday 6th (10.30-5pm) - Sunday 7th (12-5pm) December 2008
• WASPS Artists Christmas Art & Craft sale, Dundee, on Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th December 2008

2007:

• Edinburgh Craft Fairs, Portobello Town Hall, 17th March 10-2pm
• Six Cities Festival, Dundee, 17th May - 2nd June 2007
• Edinburgh Craft Fairs, St.Georges West Church, Edinburgh 2nd June 2007 10-4pm
• 3D2D West End Festival, 4th, 6th - 12th August 2007
• Scotlands Autumn Trade Fair, SECC, Glasgow 16th-18th September 2007
• Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair, 18th-21st October 2007
• Edinburgh Craft Fairs, Portobello Town Hall, 24th November 2007
• Farnham, Christmas Fair, 6th-7th December 2007
• WASPS Open Studios, Dundee 6th-7th October

2006:

• WASPS Open Studio Weekend, Dundee, 7th and 8th October 2006

2005:

• Artlink Hospitals Christmas Gift Fair 2005
• Velvet Boutique, Christmas Design Fair, Glasgow 2005
• ABC Showcase, Dundee, 2005

2003:

• 3D2D Craft and Design Fair, Edinburgh Festival, 2003
• The Brisbane Hotel - Bridal Show, Largs 2003