Biography & CV
Biography
Suzy Dunford-Gent is a jewellery designer and visual artist currently based in London.
Her practice, encompassing contemporary jewellery design, traditional craft processes and installation, draws on the materiality of vernacular architecture and historical costume, exploring their significance as expressions of human ideals and drives.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Qualifications and Training
MA Jewellery Futures
Middlesex University, 2017 - 2019
Understanding Practical Gemmology
Gem-A, 2013
Understanding Diamond Grading
Gem-A, 2013
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BA(Hons) 3D Design: Metalwork & Jewellery
University for the Creative Arts, 2006 - 2009
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BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Campus, 2005 - 2009
City & Guilds Level 2 Progression Award in Photography
South Downs College, 2003
Awards
Postgraduate Professional Enhancement Scholarship
Middlesex University, 2017
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Getting Started
The Goldsmiths’ Company, 2011
Goldsmith’s Fair Graduate Bursary Scheme
The Goldsmiths’ Company, 2010
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Precious Metal Bursary Award
The Goldsmiths’ Company, 2009
Selected Exhibitions
Obscura
Lumen Studio, London. 2019
Holding Time (to those who know how to seek out how)
Open House, V22 The Priory, Orpinton. 2019
MDX MA Degree show
Middlesex University, Hendon. 2019
Substrata
Crypt Gallery, Euston. 2019
Public Assembly: How Do We Belong?
Ply Gallery, London. 2018
Growing Talent
Goldsmiths' Hall, London. 2013
How We Experience The Animal
Ark-Art, Bexhill-on-sea. 2012
Slow Architecture
Various sites on the canal between Belmont Mill and Dublin. 2010
Revised Teaching Notes or Remember I'm Going to Mark You
Portman Village Galleries, London. 2009
Showcases and Fairs
MADE
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire. 2016 & 2013
British Craft Trade Fair
Harrogate. 2016
International Jewellery London
London. 2013
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Nest
Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth. 2013
Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair
Rowlands Castle, Hampshire. 2013 & 2012
Made by Hand
Tredager House, Newport. 2012
Desire
Guildhall, Winchester. 2012
MADE London
One Marylebone, London. 2012
Goldsmiths' Fair
Goldsmiths' Hall, London. 2012, 2011 & 2010
AOH
Pruden and Smith. Ditchling. 2012 & 2011
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Have You Seen...
Cox & Power, London. 2011
Aspex Podium Programme
Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth. 2011
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Grand Designs Live
ExCel Centre, London. 2010
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New Designers
Business Design Centre, London. 2009
Employment
Design Consultant
Pruden and Smith, 2010 - 2015, 2016 - present
Galleries Assistant
Crafts Study Centre, 2008 - 2009
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Inspiration
Check out our Instagram feed for the latest inspiration, work in progress, news, events and new designs...
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