Latest Exhibition at The Royal Exchange, Manchester

'Upcycled' Jewellery Collection

This collection was inspired by my interest in found photography portraying the female form and I have used watch components and key-parts to represent the unmasking and unlocking of a type of beauty seldom seen on the outside. These pieces, crafted using a combination of precious metals and discarded mechanical parts against a backdrop of 19^th Century photography, conspire to create a unique dynamic from formerly obsolete items. I aim to challenge the conventions that society place on us and subvert the boundaries of what should and should not be worn on the body.

This latest range is on show at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and will run from 7th Feb- 31stMarch 2011. All pieces are for sale.

New Cameo Designs

Catherine Chester's Jewellery is Now on Tour:

See the exhibition brochure here:

http://www.catherinechester.co.uk/media/LACi1011_Portfolio.pdf

Latest Keyhole Designs

Bracelet and Pendants made from found Brass Keyholes, vintage erotica photographs and Epoxy Resin

Cameos

These Cameos have been made from silver, some are oxidised to blacken them and to add to their antique charm. A glass oval keeps the photograph secure.

Publications: Mix Trends Magazine Feature

Recent and Upcoming Exhibitions

. Manchester School of Art Degree Show: 18th-23rd June 2010, Manchester School of Art.

Award Won: 'Wentworth's Graduate Award'. This award means that one of my designs will be put in to mass production by Wentworth Pewter Factory. I am currently working on a design that will be produced and on sale by Christmas.

. New Designers: Craft 1st-4th July 2010. Business Centre, Islington, London

www.newdesigners.com/page.cfm/link=39

. Crossings Student Exhibition- 19th-21st July 2010, West Dean College, Chichester. ACJ Event

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery's 2010 conference, curated by Kathie Murphy.

Guest Speakers: Wendy Ramshaw, David Watlinks, Robert Endorf, Cynthia Eid

www.klimt02.net/showcase/index.php?item_id=18195

. LACi Touring Show:

Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, 2nd October-13th November 2010

http://www.grundyartgallery.com

Rossendale Museum, Lancashire, 15th January, 21st Febuary 2010

http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/sites/museums

Chapel Gallery, Omskirk, Lancashire, 5th March, 23rd April, 2010

http://www.chapelgallery.org.uk

. Diana Porter's Christmas Exhibition, Diana Porter Gallery, Bristol, November-January 2010

www.dianaporter.co.uk