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:

• 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

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