Launch Exhibition Association for Contemporary Jewellery Midlands Group
22-Nov-2007
On 1st November 2007, visitors to Symphony Hall in the heart of Birmingham City Centre were able to enjoy the opportunity of seeing the launch of “We are Here”, a contemporary jewellery, on-foot touring exhibition.
Members wore their own transportable display cases inspired by those worn by cinema usherettes of bygone days thus breaking the traditional exhibition space boundaries, making their art more approachable and raising awareness of contemporary jewellery across the region.
This concept was the brainchild of Zoe Robertson and Jo Pond both lecturers at the prestigious School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University and key members of the newly formed midlands ACJ group who hosted the exhibition.
Reflecting on the exhibition Zoe said “The exhibition exceeded expectations with both designers and public enjoying the experience. The public relished the opportunity to meet the designers face to face and find out about their work”
Jo commented “We’re proud that we achieved our goal of creating a fun and interactive atmosphere. We are now looking forward to the other exhibitions scheduled to take place throughout the Midlands during 2008”
ACJ Midlands is a newly formed regional group of the national Association for Contemporary Jewellery, founded in 1997 with the aim to promote, represent and develop an understanding of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Zoe and Jo would like to thank all involved for helping make this event a great success.
www.acj.org.uk
