Oh, my! I’ve finally managed to sit down and write another blog—just as I promised, though not quite in the time frame I had in mind. So much has been happening lately that my head’s still spinning, but honestly, in the best possible way. This autumn has been a whirlwind, full of exhibitions, travel, and a few beautiful new beginnings.

The proof? I’ve packed in more photos than ever before. Get ready to scroll—there’s plenty to see!

Venice design week, during the Venice Biennale, where the banner -with the cute award- concerning our specific exhibition could be found all over town. In the last photo you find my display. 

Let’s start with the exhibitions. What a beautiful feeling it is to share my work and meet more like-minded souls in the world of contemporary jewellery—something I realise now that I truly needed. The creative energy, the chance to share thoughts with others who understand the struggles of being an artist… it’s been a proper rollercoaster, but oh so rewarding. Even after three exhibitions and one special event (the last just two weeks ago in Amsterdam), I’m still buzzing.

Venice. Photos of the award ceremony. The awards can be seen in the first photo. Photo three, me in total shock when receiving my first award, and my usual shyness came with it..

Venice, the after party.

Florence. The entrance of the biennale, that I entered each day, because it was close to my Airbnb. The venue.

I stayed almost 10 days at the Biennale, and sometimes I would sneak out and in the evening we organised some spontaneous diners. 

The theme this year was Light and Darkness, and Tim Burton. While having lunch, in a quiet corner at the venue, Mr. Burton, a famous American film director (whom I admired for years) appeared next to our table, a minute later our space was sealed off, because of the many fans wanting to meet him. That was another special moment. 

Two weeks later, I was off to London by plane. There’s nothing like returning to my old stomping grounds, even for just five days. The contemporary jewellery exhibition at Cluster, was held at the Swiss Church in Covent Garden. And it was a delight, surrounded by familiar and most inspiring streets. I caught up with Robin Shelton, Linnea Montvilla, but also with Sally, and Oliver again.

London, and the long awaited group exhibition named 'The Living Trace". I made a jewellery series which can be seen on the cover of this blog.

Inside The Swiss Church in Covent garden. And another night out. 

Robin and Linnea. The exhibition seen from above. My work and display can be seen in the third photo, quite bare but I took away the grey fabric in the end as it didn't fit. 

And just a week after that, I was off to Amsterdam for the final event of the year—a private gathering at the beautiful photo gallery Bildhalle from Zurich which also openend their doors at the Singel. It was a select group of invitees, as we were testing the waters for a possible future event. A whirlwind trip from Switzerland for just a few days, but so worth it to see old friends and new clients.

Amsterdam, inside of the gallery Bildhalle. We took the tables and jewellery from Switzerland and created groups on the spot, each with a different theme. 

The photo in the centre, you can find an address where I used to work, in the centre of Amsterdam, named Amsterdam Diamond Centre, at that time, where they carried lots of exclusive jewellery and watches. My job was organising the window display, and I did the after sales service of high-end jewellery and watch brands like Cartier, and Rolex.

And there is more news: After moving into my -in fact- temporary workshop in August (which I wrote about recently), something unexpected happened. While still knee-deep in organising this workspace, a fellow village artist named Ian asked if I’d consider starting a gallery together! 

Well, I only needed a workspace and a calm creative space. Ian, a water colourist, needed a proper space to show his work, and after many chats, coffees, and glasses of wine, we signed the contract just before I left for Venice. Our gallery, Crimson Shean Gallery, opened on the 6th of December. Our art forms couldn’t be more different, but somehow it works. Ian built me a space within the gallery to work and also to be out of sight, as I truly need calm surroundings to get into the flow, although I do open the doors on two short afternoons, or for private appointments. Ian opens on weekends, as he has a full-time job and his workshop is elsewhere. It’s a lovely place for both of us to display our work and it gives the village something new to enjoy.

The main street in the village, where I'm now a co-owner of the Crimson Shean Gallery.