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DISTINTO-DISTINCT
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name Distinto-Distinct was chosen as this encapsulates the essence
of the project which presents pieces that are strikingly arresting
to the viewer and also shows the contrast between contemporary British
and Catalan jewellery.
The project included plans to promote cross-fertilization between
the participating designers via some form of cultural exchange.The
British Crafts Council gave a grant, which enabled the production
of a catalogue, and provided some financial assistance for the British
jewellers to attend the preview of Distinto - Distinct at Hipotesi,
and participation in a day of joint presentations at the Escola Massana,
led by the head of the Jewellery Department, renowned Catalan jeweller,
Ramon Puig Cuyas.
Funding from Yorkshire Arts allowed two of the Catalan designers to
visit Salts Mill to attend the preview of Distinto - Distinct, and
lead a master-class for local designer jewellers at the Yorkshire
Craft Centre, and give a presentation about their work at a public
'Talk and Tapas' event In the gallery. |