LEEDS GUIDE
8-23 August 2007
Out On A Limb
Branching out: distinctive
jewellery taking root in the art world
Wood
You? at the Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery in Salts Mill, Saltaire
seeks to change our perception of wood. The exhibition brings together
13 of the most impressive contemporary jewellery designers from
around the world, for a unique show of some very special pieces.
The emphasis is on the diverse qualities of wood: how different
one piece is from another even before it is crafted into a work
of art.
Whether it is dark or pale, oak or maple, burnt or sea worn, this
exhibition aims to demonstrate that wood is a deeply sensitive medium
that is just as interesting and impressive as its metal counterparts.
Crafting wood jewellery is a delicate and highly skilled process.
The objects on show are striking and visitors are encouraged to
buy a unique and wearable piece. The exhibiting artists will also
take commissions.
Boundaries separating decorative jewellery and art jewellery are
all but removed at this event and Libbert wants visitors to begin
to change the way they consider jewellery in general. She wants
to demonstate the collectable nature of the pieces on show. Libbert
operates the 'Own Art' scheme, which gives people an affordable
way to buy contemporary jewellery over a 10 month period. Taking
into account the gradual exhaustion of the antique jewellery market,
she wants people to see these modern pieces as an equally sound
investment, as something they might buy at an antiques auction.
Joanna Hardy, organiser of the London Rocks event at Sotheby's,
will be talking on the subject at the collectors' event at KLJ on
Tuesday 11th September.
Until 30th September 2007. Prices range from £90 to
£1,600. For more information call 01274 599790 or go to www.kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk
Annalise Cunild.
