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 have a vast range of ideas and use a variety of techniques such as riveting, hinging,
retriculation, rollering, etc. By using these techniques I try to 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
2007:
2006:
Awards
2006:
2002:
- Award from Goldsmith's Company to pay for tools for Wonder Cuff
Trade Shows/Craft & Design Fairs
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
Stockists
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
- Wrexham Arts Centre, Wrexham
- Waste Innovations, The Portal Shop, Edinburgh
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
Exhibitions
2007:
- WASPS Open Studios, Dundee 6th-7th October
- 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
- WASPS -
Open Studio Weekend, Dundee, 7th and 8th October 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
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
2000:
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - Exhibition of class work, Glasgow, 2000