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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on December 23, 2013 at 4:48am

“Message: Beyond Adornment”

info@jsnfarnham.com http://jewellersandsilversmiths.wordpress.com/ 
PRESS RELEASE 
Exhibition Announcement and Call for Your Readers Help and Participation 

The Farnham based Jewellers and Silversmiths Network (JSN) have challenged themselves to design, make and exhibit a collection of works in response to the theme of:
“Message: Beyond Adornment”
The members of the JSN will be exploring creative boundaries and interpreting the theme in its broadest sense developing ideas including environmental, philosophical, social and personal in a variety of media. 
The exhibition will run from 27th April 2014 – 7th June 2014 at The New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PS

THE JSN NEEDS YOU AND YOUR READERS TO PARTICIPATE
One of the displays will be a collection of work sent in by anyone who would like to join in be they professional, or amateur, young 
or old. It will look at how we can try to take control of images of ourselves, a topical theme given the prevalence of social media sites and the speed with which our image can be spread across the internet
JSN Member Poppy Porter says; “ we are keen to involve as wide an audience as possible with this exhibition and engage with people beyond a passive viewing experience. Get involved make a necklace.”
THE BRIEF: Design and make a piece of revisable neckwear that says “I Agree” on one side and “I Disagree” on the other. This allows the wearer to physically attempt to send a message about whether they want their photo taken or not. “I Agree” and “I Disagree” is the terminology commonly used in computer software user agreements. You can use any materials you like in any style. There is only one proviso – it is a swap, you will not get your own necklace back but you will get someone else’s. Do not use precious materials unless you are willing to give them away – if you make a necklace out of diamonds be aware you may get one back made out of wool.
Submissions must be received by March 24th 2014
Send to : Rebecca Skeels, Jewellery and Metalwork, University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS
Including an SAE with postage to cover the return of a necklace.
NOTES TO EDITOR:
• "The Jewellers and Silversmiths Network is a group run by and for its members with the aim of strengthening links with other makers in the local area around Farnham, Surrey. We meet regularly at the Maltings, Farnham to exchange useful information and explore new skills. We also exhibit together as a group, presenting our work to as wide a range of people as possible. As members of the group, we are able to take advantage of, and create, collaborative opportunities that would not be available to us as individuals."
• The New Ashgate Gallery Trust is dedicated to promote and champion the best contemporary art and craft and to provide an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey. www.newashgate.org.uk
Please contact JSN for hi-res images via Dropbox on info@jsnfarnham.co.uk.

Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on October 17, 2013 at 4:10am

Hi Christopher

thank you and yes that might be a good idea for a joint online exhibition....but I do have another one in the pipe line based on narrative which is a world wide call..but could you do one yourself based one makers down under? in the meantime...as to date I'm not that familiar with makers down under..so would be great to see what they are up to. regards Mark

Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on October 17, 2013 at 4:05am

Hi Sophia

thank you for your kind comment

regards Mark

Comment by Christopher Hardwick on October 17, 2013 at 1:24am

Stunningly superb, a wonderful collection displaying the skills of talented people.  It would be wonderful in the future to have a joint online exhibition with your cousins down under.

Comment by Sophia Georgiopoulou on October 14, 2013 at 5:19pm

Beautiful and innovative collection of works of a centuries old art. Thank you for sharing, Mark.

Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on October 14, 2013 at 11:37am

Hello 2Roses

I agree with you comment about the use of cad/cam within the field of craft. It is just another tool that we as makers have to hand..and the choice to use or not, myself I will use CAD to help visualise some work and where need be to help make..but I will not abandon the hand made

Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on October 14, 2013 at 11:31am

Hi Justified Sinner

thank you and yes I hoped to show some new makers I meet most of them at New Designers 2013 in London..great show and you can find some amazing work on display

Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on October 14, 2013 at 8:58am

Hi Atelier Hg 

thank you for your comments and please do also look at the Pinterest Board where you will find some more work by Kathryn Hinton and the other makers featured here

Regards Mark

Comment by 2Roses on October 13, 2013 at 10:41am

Remarkable showing. What strikes me is the homogenous use of cad/cam with traditional handwork. Far from the myth that craft expertise and talent will be replaced by an amateur with a computer, this show demonstrates that makers will simply incorporate and absorb new tools and techniques to expand their vocabulary.

Comment by The Justified Sinner on October 13, 2013 at 8:41am

Mark,

What a fantastic show. Thanks for putting this together. Good to see a sprinkling of recent graduates in there too.

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