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:
2006:
Awards
2006:
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