by Eleanor Saussey | Mar 18, 2022
Portrait Exhibition
Sula Gallery – February 2022
We had to put our thinking caps on for this exhibition , how can we create a portrait with jewellery?
After a bit of thinking and a few cups of licorice tea, we had our light bulb moment. Jewellery is often an expression of ourselves and even if it is not the first thing you think of, it’s already somewhat of a portrait. The choice of colours, shapes, textures and stones can express a lot about a person.
So we choose one of our favourite selfies and created a quick self portrait using pastel crayons, (having not drawn anything since the 90’s, be kind) then from the colours, shapes and textures we observed we picked out stones that complemented them. Now when the necklace is worn it will suit the wearer perfectly.
The necklace is made from a variety of stones, warm pink opals, red rubies and orange carnelian. Contrasted with a brilliant blue opal, which picks out the colour from the sunglasses and ocean in the background. And very handily picks out the eye colour too.
To display our portrait we have combined the pastel drawing with the necklace to allow them to complement each other and show the relationship between the inspiration and the colours.
by Eleanor Saussey | Mar 18, 2022
Colour Theory Necklaces – Chamber of Commerce / Guernsey Art Network – October 2021
This set of necklaces were part of the first of rolling exhibition in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters in the inner market in St Peter Port.
We chose a set of our greenery necklaces, all inspired by one of our colour theory essays. We wanted to channel our love of green and how it brings a sense of freshness, growth and life. Perfect for brightening the winter months and inspiring us to walk with a spring in our step. You can learn more about our love of green in the full essay.
A big thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the display space and Guernsey Art Network for organising.
Three pretty blue opal slabs interspersed with pink glass beads and white baroque coin pearls. Topped off with stunning peacock blue baroque pearls which line the bold colours adding weight and depth to the necklace. This necklace fastens with a handmade sterling silver hook clasp.
Made from five faceted chunks of chrysophase interspersed with purple freshwater pearls with a fabulous metallic lustre. All strung on tiger tail wire which fastens with a sterling silver handmade clasp.
Made from five irregular faceted chunks of chrysoprase. Lined with brilliant pink agates, we love how the bands of agate vary in tone, it adds such a pop of colour. This necklace fastens with a handmade sterling silver hook clasp.
by Eleanor Saussey | Oct 2, 2021
Guernsey Art Network Pop Up Shop
July – August 2021
We were delighted to join the brilliant selection of local artists selling their work in the Guernsey Art Network pop up shop over the course of the month. Located at 10 Le Pollet, this shop was a brilliant gallery space.
Guernsey Art Network are a registered charity who help promote the work of local artists, run events and workshops which are available to everyone.
A big thank you to everyone who volunteered in the shop as well as the Guernsey Art Network Committee for organising, what was a brilliant month!
We exhibited some of our statement colour theory necklaces, individually handmade silver pieces and our collection of semi-precious bracelets.
While the pop up shop is now finished you can still find our jewellery in our collections section, which we update often (keep your eyes peeled for new sparkly surprises).
by Athene Sholl | May 10, 2021
“Joy” Exhibition at St.James – November to December 2020
For this exhibition, we created a series of six necklaces which we called the colour of joy. When thinking about what brings us joy, we kept coming back to colour and the way it affects us and our environment.
All of the necklaces have been made with a variety of semi-precious stones, which are reputed to bring positive effects to the human body, including joy.
This exhibition took place at St.James Concert Hall in the new cafe and the stairwell gallery space.
This exhibition was put together by the Guernsey Art Network.
Amethyst and Rose Quartz Necklace.
Chrysoprase and Freshwater Pearl Necklace.
Amethyst and Rose Quartz Necklace.
Emerald and Turquoise with Howlite.
Amethyst and Miracle Bead Necklace.
Emerald and Turquoise with Pink Agate.
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by Athene Sholl | May 5, 2020
Art in the Environment- August 2019
The art in the envrioment exhibition was organised by the Guernsey Art Network as a month long outdoor exhibition, inviting comment on the environment. We produced a ‘Carpet of treasure’ out of found objects and semi-precious stones, as our homage to Andy Goldsworthy.
