Zoe is a practice based researcher at the School of Jewellery currently exploring Jewellery within a performative context where the object, the body and space is investigated. The interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of her works moves beyond Jewellery and into the fields of performance, sound, and dance
Recent collaborative projects include
An open-minded approach to challenging the boundaries of jewellery coupled with an intuitive relationship with materials is the driving force and motivation behind her work. Design ideas arise by experimenting with a breadth of unconventional materials often industrial in nature, the combination of these processes continually serve to initiate a visual language which is capitalised upon to create her work.
The resulting jewellery is theatrical in scale and responds to kinaesthetic sensations in which the tactility, sensuality and physicality of the objects is important. She experiments on the edges of the discipline and enjoys working collaboratively, which can be seen in her most recent work.
Member of Klimt 02 and Crafts Council Directory.
Zoe's research interests are concerned with the exploration of materials and processes which are industrial in nature and are not traditionally or typically related to the discipline. She combines knowledge about non-precious materials and integrates a variety of processes including 3D dye sublimation, vacuum forming and flocking.
2015
- flockOmania, solo exhibition, The Lanchester Gallery (UK)
- European Prize for Applied Arts, Mons (Belgium)
- Not Too Precious, Ruthin Craft Centre (UK)
- Suspended in Green, Studio 20/17, Sydney (Australia)
- Junk, Atrium Gallery, School of Jewellery (UK)
2014
- Intimately Connected, M Contemporary, Sydney (Australia)
- 30 years in the Making, Lesley Craze Gallery (UK)
- Collect14, represented by Galvanize Sheffield , Saatchi Gallery,(UK)
- Suspended in Green international touring as follows:
- Lesley Craze Gallery (UK)
- V&V Gallery, Vienna, (Austria)
- Studio Gabi Green, Munich, (Germany)
- Schmuck Show, Munich, (Germany)
- Suspended in Pink international touring as follows
- V&V Gallery, Vienna, (Austria)
2013
- Ho Ho Ho, Friends of Carlotta (Switzerland)
- Play for Display, Gallery Four (Sweden)
- Enchanted Dialogues, Verona (Italy)
- Brooching, Verona (Italy)
- L219 Installation, The Lanchester Gallery (UK)
- 22nd International Flock Symposium, Como (Italy)
- Stainless, Sheffield (UK)
- Suspend.ed in Pink international touring (UK, Germany, Austria, France, USA)
- SCHMUCK Show 2013, Munich (Germany)
- Craftsense, Bilston Gallery (UK)
2012
- International Competition for Cominelli Foundation's Contemporary Jewellery (Italy)
- Sex, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll touring (Italy + Germany)
- European Prize for Applied Arts, Mons (Belgium)
- Diamond Jubilee, ACJ Touring (UK)
- Craftsmanship and Design Awards, Goldsmiths Hall (UK)
- Target the Heart, Electrum Gallery (UK)
2011
- Obessionistas, School of Jewellery (UK)
- ITAMI International Contemporary, Museum of Arts & Crafts Jewellery Exhibition (Japan)
- 20th Legnica International The Gallery of Art in Legnica Jewellery Competition (Poland)
- Spring Bling, Platform Gallery (UK)
- Alchemists, New Brewery Arts (UK)
- Hankyu + Artist Art Donation, Osaka (Japan)
2010
- Portage: Textiles, Extremes of Scale, Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland
- Paradigm 2, Bejing (China)
- Clerkenwell Design Week, Lesley Craze Gallery(UK)
- London Jewellery Week, Lesley Craze Gallery(UK)
- SOFA, Represented by Charon Kransen Arts New York (USA)
- Craftsmanship and Design Awards, Goldsmiths Hall (UK)
- Miami International Art Fair, Represented by Charon Kransen Arts Miami (USA)
- Art Palm Beach, Represented by Charon Kransen Arts Florida (USA)
- Paradigma, Barcelona (Spain)
2009
- SOFA Chicago, Represented by Charon Kransen Arts Chicago (USA)
- ITAMI International Craft Exhibition, Itami (Japan)
- European Prize for Applied Arts, Mons (Belgium)
- Paradigma, Birmingham (UK)
- In Their Own Words, Sheffield (UK)
Publications
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2015
- flockOmania ISBN:978-1-904839-78-1
- Not Too Precious ISBN:978-1—905865-12-3
2014
- Art Jewelry Today EUROPE ISBN:978-0-7643-4678-1
- I love you - Design Jewelry & Accessories ISBN: 978-988-12231-4-2
2013
- Beijing International Jewelery Art Exhibition ISBN: 978-7-5180-0050-0
- Suspend.ed in Pink ISBN: 987-1-904839-64-4
2012
- Jewelbook International Annual of Contemporary Jewel Art ISBN: 978-90-5856-410-8
- European Prize for Applied Arts ISBN 978-2-87536-011-3
- Diamond Jubilee ISBN: 978 – 1-904839-57-6
2011
- Contemporary Jewellery Art: Innovative Materials ISBN: 978-1-908175-04-5
- 20th Legnica International Jewellery Competition Exhibition Catalogue
- ISBN 978-83-62534-07-4
2010
- Paradigma 2 ISBN 978-1-904839-39-2
2009
- Paradigma ISBN 978-1-904839-36-1
- Encyclopaedia of Contemporary Jewellery Making Techniques ISBN 978-1-84448-490-4
- European Prize for Applied Arts ISBN 978 – 2 – 87536-000-7
- The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellery ISBN 9783939130956
2007
- Jewellers Directory by Association for Contemporary Jewellery ISBN 9780713684094
- Silver Schools by The Gallery of Art in Legnica ISBN 83-87304-81-6
Awards
2012
- Honourable Mention at the International Competition for Contemporary Jewellery 2012, Cominelli Foundation (Italy)
- Selected for European Prize for Applied Arts (Belgium)
2011
- Selected for the 20th Legnica International Jewellery Competition
- The Gallery of Art in Legnicia (Poland)
- Selected for Itami International Craft Exhibition (Japan)
2010
- Silver Award for Gallery Jewellery
- Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards London (UK)
2009
- Selected for Itami International Craft Exhibition (Japan)
- Selected for European Prize for Applied Arts (Belgium)
2002
- Finalist craftsperson of the year The Erotic Awards 2002
2002
- Prize Jewellery/Fashion 100% Rubber Design
1997
- 1st Prize for Fashion Jewellery Design The Jerwood Foundation
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To view images of Zoe's work please visit Zoe's website or visit her profile on Klimt 02.
