Our experienced jewelry designers will guide participants through a journey of creativity and technical skill. From basic jewelry making techniques to understanding the symbolic meaning behind each detail, the seminar will cover a variety of topics to satisfy both beginners and experienced jewelry enthusiasts.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique jewelry under the guidance of our experts. At the same time, they will explore the latest trends in the jewelry world and learn to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design. The seminar will also provide a platform to discuss and share experiences with like-minded jewelry lovers.
Whether you are a passionate amateur jewelry maker or simply fascinated by the beauty of gemstones, our jewelry seminar will give you a deeper understanding of the art of creating and wearing jewelry with pride and joy. Come and let yourself be seduced by the fascinating world of jewelry!
SCHEDULE
13:00-13:45 Anna Rikkinen
13:45-14:15 Jenny Jansson
14:15-14:30 Shiyao Sun
14:30-14:45 Pause
14:45-15:15 Lotta Snijder
15:15-15:30 Annika Pettersson
The seminary is free of charge, open for everyone and no pre-registration required. The language is English.
BIOS
Anna Rikkinen
Bio: Anna Rikkinen is educated in the decorative arts, Finnish jewelry artist Anna Rikkinen creates installations and objects. She received her training as a stone and metal smith in South Karelia University of Applied Sciences in Lappeenranta and as a jewelry artist at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and has worked as a professional artist since 2004.
Talk: Anna Rikkinen’s presentation focuses on the concepts of decoration, wearable curiosities as well as memories and time. You may call it jewelry.
Jenny Jansson
Bio: Jenny Jansson is a jewellery artist based In Gothenburg, Sweden. Jenny has a BFA (2018-2021) and an MFA in Jewellery Art (2021-2023) from HDK-Valand, Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg. Jenny has exhibited both nationally and internationally since 2019, at Munich Jewellery Week, New York City Jewellery Week, Stockholm Craft Week and Collect Fair London amongst others. Jenny’s graduate work was awarded Favourite of the Year 2023 from Konsthantverkarna, and an exhibition at Sintra. Jenny’s graduate work in both 2021 and 2023 was selected to be part of The Marzee International Graduate Show at Galerie Marzee, The Netherlands. Today Jenny is part of the joint contemporary jewellery art gallery and workshop Four Gallery in Gothenburg.
Talk: At the core of Jenny’s practice lies a desire to explore the captivating nature of jewellery paired with a critical take on society. Central to Jenny’s work is how she uses materials and historical jewellery references as a means of telling a story. Materials are chosen based on their ability to help convey a narrative, precious and non-precious materials are often paired together.
Shiyao Sun
Bio: Shiyao Sun is a Chinese jewelry artist currently studying for a master's degree at HDK-Valand, Gothenburg, Sweden. She has both solid silversmith skills and versatile artistic expression language. Her work has been exhibited in China, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Shiyao's interest is driven by the relationship between the jewelry and the wearer, especially the physical interaction between the jewelry and the body regarding daily wearing. Her study project explores how wearing or not wearing jewelry performs as a social action and choice that constructs individual identity and what the social, political, cultural, and psychological factors it reflects.
Talk: My project focuses on the physical interactions between jewelry and its wearer. It aims to study and express the sensory and bodily experiences of jewelry-wearing on a daily basis. The project approaches this goal from two perspectives: social interviews associated with participatory activities and material-based artistic creation. The interview collects cases of people’s opinions and feelings about wearing or not wearing jewelry; the following participatory activity tests how their idea of jewelry wearing changes with time. In the studio practice, mixed-material objects are created to visualize the body parts used to facilitate jewelry, zoom in, and enlarge the spots covered by bling and shining jewelry, especially the bodily changes that happened over time. The project aims to catch the audience’s attention to the often-neglected action of jewelry wearing and raise their awareness of jewelry wearing to the same level as jewelry itself.
Lotta Snijder
Bio: Lotta Snijder, a jewelry artist, lives and works in Gothenburg. She explores the beauty that is hidden within the human body by creating wearable sculptures. Lotta’s practice is characterized by an experimental approach to materials and techniques, combining traditional silversmithing techniques with unconventional approaches. In 2020, Lotta graduated from HDK-Valand and has since then been exhibiting her work both nationally and internationally. Lotta is the co-founder of SAW - exhibition space and studio.
Talk: Lotta’s jewelry playfully reflects the inside of our bodies. Organs, when taken out of their context, become objects, stripped-down versions of reality. Now, the beauty of their shapes and patterns is highlighted. Lotta sees artificial organs as symbols of the digital and artificial reality we live in today.
Annika Pettersson
Bio: Annika Pettersson was born in Karlskrona, Sweden in 1981. She works predominantly in the field of contemporary jewelry. Through her work Pettersson explores traditional jewelry through a reinterpretation of classical shapes. Her work is distorted and developed through intimate material knowledge. Pettersson’s work embodies a sublime touch and the transcendent nature of jewelry. Pettersson has participated in numerous group exhibitions on an international scale.
Talk: "Exploring the Evolution of Adornment: A short journey through jewelry history" An exploration of human adornment as we delve into the rich tapestry of jewelry history. From ancient civilizations to modern trends, this lecture unveils the fascinating stories behind jewelry's evolution. Tracing its origins from symbolic artifacts to status symbols, we'll uncover how jewelry has reflected cultural values, societal norms, and individual identities throughout the ages. Join us as we unravel the intricate craftsmanship, exquisite designs, and enduring allure that have shaped the world of jewelry across time.
