Craft & Design
Newsletter, September 2010
IntoFlora
Until 26 September
Kath Libbert, renowned for her imaginative approach to curating contemporary jewellery, has
added a playful aspect to IntoFlora, asking each artist to create a special fl oral tribute to a famous
individual who has inspired them, called I’m Into….
Kath says, ‘The work of the eight artists I’ve chosen is truly a floral feast for the eyes! And as a
bonus their I’m Into… pieces offer a fascinating insight into their processes of inspiration.’
The artists and their Inspiration:
Up-and-coming British jeweller Mikaela Lyons has created a sumptuously colourful collaged body
sculpture in honour of Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine.
Jeweller Ana Hagopian from Barcelona presents Campanula, a delicately beautiful tribute to Cate
Blanchett .
Natalya Pinchuk, (Russia/USA) cites her inspirational person as the American food activist and
author of The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan.
Selina Campbell, (UK) makes her own homage to interiors
guru and fabric designer Tricia Guild, whose own designs
feature strong floral elements.
Japanese jewellery maker Masayuki Nagata has created a
ring and necklace in honour of the Marxist revolutionary, Che Guevara.
Lisa Juen, (Germany/China), chooses as her inspirational
person the provocative Canadian rock star Peaches –
whose extreme performances push boundaries in the
same way that Lisa Juen’s jewellery does.
Anna Atterling is a Swedish designer who has chosen the
director of Cirkus Cirkör, Tilde Björfors.
Ines Schwotzer’s, (Germany), work is inspired by nature – for this project, she has chosen Van Gogh as her
inspirational person and has of course made the most
exquisite sunflower!
IntoFlora and I’m Into… explore the sensual delights
of fl oral abundance, inviting visitors to take a look
into the processes of artistic inspiration and creation.
The exhibition will also feature an exclusive Collectors
Event on 21st September where Joanna Hardy,
a jewellery expert from the BBC Antiques Roadshow and former head of the Jewellery Department at Sotheby’s,
will discuss the symbolic use of
the flower in jewellery through
the ages and Mikaela Lyons, one
of the featured jewellers will
talk personally about her creative
process.
Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery,
Salts Mill, Saltaire, Bradford BD18 3LA
www.kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk
Picture Captions:
Natalya Pinchuk, Growth Series Neckpiece No 2
Ana Hagopian, Cherry Blossom Necklace
