Edinburgh College of Art
We are thrilled to welcome Scotland’s Art Colleges back to Edinburgh for Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold. Elements will provide graduates of Scotland’s Art Colleges with an opportunity to exhibit and sell pieces of contemporary jewellery and silver to the Element audience.
VISIT
Louisa Thomson is a metalsmith inspired and driven by narrative and storytelling. The captivating stories of Scotland’s ‘Herring Lasses’ coupled with her own family connection to the Scottish coast are a great source of inspiration for her work. She is passionate about the use of traditional silversmithing and jewellery techniques, and feels a connection to metal and its ability to take any form.
Lynn Zhang was born and raised in China. She studied fine art in high school which supported her with a very clear direction in jewellery and silversmithing. Drawing has brought her the ability of visualization which is beneficial for developing her skills of using jewellery to express the design ideas. Her attention to detail and dedication to symmetry creates a sense of balance and harmony in her work, while the bold and vivid colours add an element of energy and vibrancy. Through her design, she aims to apply variety of materials and explore the interplay between light, colour, and structure, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of both the natural and man-made world.
Ania Sikorska is an aspiring Sci-Artist who is fascinated by new technologies and the perspectives they open up. She is a recent Edinburgh College of Art graduate who combines traditional silversmithing techniques with new tools and materials. Her latest collection, Arche, draws inspiration from fractals in nature, specifically patterns related to growth and movement. It consists of 17 pairs of earrings made from hand-dyed 3D printed nylon, a light yet strong and durable material with a smooth matt finish.