Neo-gemstones - Events

UPCOMING:

Neo-gemstones @Royal College of Art 14.05.25

With crystal growing techniques having been around since the 19th century, man-made crystals now drive innovations in various industries. This has, however, not fully translated into the jewellery industry, where they continue to be the subject of great debate.
The lecture will provide an overview of my PhD research titled 'Neo-gemstones: An Alchemical Jeweller’s Exploration of Lab-grown Crystals and Related Technologies, Proposing Innovations Whilst Challenging Context, Terminology, and Underlying Assumptions'.
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Address: More details to follow soon.

Past:

Solo Exhibition Neo-gemstones 28.11.24 - 3.12.24

To accompany the defence of my PhD research in the arts titled ‘Neo-gemstones: An Alchemical Jeweller’s Exploration of Lab-grown Crystals and Related Technologies, Proposing Innovations Whilst Challenging Context, Terminology, and Underlying Assumptions’ a solo exhibition was set up which was open to the public between 28 November and 3 December 2024.
F-Block Gallery, University of the West of England Bristol, City Campus at Bower Ashton, Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol BS3 2JT.

Neo-gemstones @Gabriele Space 11.-15.03.25

For Munich Jewellery Week 2025 I collaborated with Gabriele Space and IMAL to set up an exhibition on the theme of 'Neo-gemstones'. The exhibition included work from my PhD research, featured the work from University of Applied Sciences Trier/ Idar-Oberstein Bling It workshop participants and a selection of young artists from the Gabriele Space and KUR network.
For the occasion there was a seminar by Sofie Boons, Julia Wild & Daniel Rytz on Saturday 15.03.25 from 11:00 - 12:30
Address: Gabriele Space / IMAL Kontrapunkt GmbH, Dachauer Str. 54, 80335 Munich

Neo-gemstones @Glasgow School of Art 05.02.25

With crystal growing techniques having been around since the 19th century, man-made crystals now drive innovations in various industries. This has, however, not fully translated into the jewellery industry, where they continue to be the subject of great debate.
The lecture provided an overview of my PhD research titled 'Neo-gemstones: An Alchemical Jeweller’s Exploration of Lab-grown Crystals and Related Technologies, Proposing Innovations Whilst Challenging Context, Terminology, and Underlying Assumptions'.
A Drawing Threads Research Cluster Event for staff and students, funded by Glasgow School of Art Sustainability and UWE Bristol. Tickets are upon request only, please contact me for more information.
Time: 17:00-18:00
Address: The Reid Auditorium, The Glasgow School of Art, The Reid BUilding, 167 Reinflew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ

Neo-gemstones @CFPR Lunchtime Seminar 12.02.25

With crystal growing techniques having been around since the 19th century, man-made crystals now drive innovations in various industries. This has, however, not fully translated into the jewellery industry, where they continue to be the subject of great debate.
The lecture provided a short overview of my PhD research titled 'Neo-gemstones: An Alchemical Jeweller’s Exploration of Lab-grown Crystals and Related Technologies, Proposing Innovations Whilst Challenging Context, Terminology, and Underlying Assumptions'.
Time: 12:45-13:45
Location: Online