Video credit: Djeneba Aduayom- JeweleryArts24 winner
winner
Congratulations to Djeneba Aduayom who was selected as our JewelryArts24 winner
About the artist
After a career as a professional dancer, Djeneba Aduayom progressed into photography and brought her love of movement and emotive performance into her imagery and subsequent directing work.
Drawing inspiration from her multicultural heritage, Aduayom’s concepts and artistic expression are rooted in personal exploration of the inner worlds that reside in her imagination as a direct and instinctual result of her experience of the existing world. In looking within and articulating creative ideas in a visual abstraction that beckons interpretation, she hopes her works allow the outside viewer to travel to a universe of their very own making.
Aduayom is based in Southern California.
To discover more of Djeneba’s work visit – www.djeneba-aduayom.com
atmospheric perspective
Winning Artwork
Artist statement
In my creative practice I explore visual parallels of reality and fantasy. For this project I was called to produce a trauma response to the deteriorating health of our planet.
As our collective actions and inactions continue to destroy our world and resources, the nature of this reality we live in today is brutal. Titled “Atmospheric Perspective”, this piece is simply a poetic vision of what we are transforming our planet into.
To depict the feeling of the Earth melting and rising levels of toxicity in the air, I used a combination of various technologies to animate a series of still images into a video piece I then projected within an immersive installation space. Here I ask what will be left of us once we are gone—Mere installations that might offer a testament of our past presence?.. Or, perhaps, nothing at all—Only a scorched planet haunted by distant memories and false illusions? My hope is the viewer experiences their own perceptual sensations when looking at this work and is compelled to do their part to protect this planet we call home.
Experience the piece in person
The JA24 exhibition at Silo London will be an immersive, multi-screen installation that sets the stage for a series of encounters inviting guests to experience Aduayom’s work alongside exclusive food pairings from this zero-waste restaurant Silo. The immersive exhibition will run from October 9-12.
Pre-book a sensory immersion and food pairing experience at Silo London BOOK HERE
Installation Opening Times
Wednesday 5:30–11 pm , Thursday 5:30–11 pm, Friday 5:30–11 pm, Saturday 12–11 pm
Installation Address
Silo London, The white building, Unit 7 1st Floor, c/o CRATE Bar, Unit 7 Queen’s Yard, London E9 5EN
artwork gallery
JewelryArts24 – a Digital Art Competition
Called on artists, students, industry, and creatives in general to create a piece of digital art using data from the State of the Art Summit
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), Mineralogical & Geological Museum Harvard University (MGMH) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) have come together again, following from the State of the Art Summit in June 2023 where they examined the future of responsible jewellery on campus at Harvard. One of the outcomes of that day was a call to involve more young people, storytelling and to educate society more deeply with data, art, and science about the importance of responsible practices within the jewellery industry and wider world.
To do that, we launched a competition called JewelryArts24 calling on artists, students, industry, and creatives in general to create a piece of digital art using data from the summit, expanding the message from that day to a global audience. The winning artwork called Atmospheric Perspective by artist Djeneba Aduayom, has been selected and will be displayed during Frieze London in October 2024, a grant has also been awarded, and Nataal Creative Studio will represent Djeneba Aduayom commercially going forward.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
JewelryArts 24 was a digital art competition asking you to submit digital artwork inspired by sustainable jewellery
When – Submissions opened on 16th April and closed on 30th June 2024.
Where – The winning artwork will be displayed at Frieze 2024 and Nataal Studio will represent the winner commercially going forward. Plus there is a juicy grant to support the winner’s work.
Why – We had a summit at Harvard Mineralogical Museum last year and out of that came data focused on sustainability.
Who – Artists, designers, students, arm-chair creatives – the competition is open to anyone.
What – Artists were invited to submit a video, film clip, photograph, reel, graphic, illustration, animation, or audio file of a piece of original art in any discipline. Add details of what your art means and who you are when you submit your Artwork below.
Press Release
Media Assets to Share
Judging panel
The competition harnesses the power of digital art as a roadmap and alternative medium to illuminate the journey towards a more sustainable and conscientious future in the realm of jewellery
mELANIE gRANT- rjc executive director and curator
Melanie is currently the Executive Director of the RJC. Before that she was a journalist for over 20 years previously having worked at The Times, The FT, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and The Economist where she specialised in luxury. She wrote her first book Coveted on jewellery, art and economic in 2020.
Dr. Raquel Alonso-Perez – Curatrix
Curatrix of the MGMH. Raquel received her Ph.D. in Earth and Material Sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, and graduated as gemologist by the Gemological Association of Great Britain (GEM-A).
Susan M. Jacques – President and CEO, GIA
Susan M. Jacques was appointed GIA’s president and CEO in January 2014. Having previously served as president and CEO of Borsheim’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts in Omaha, Nebraska for 20 years, Susan is an experienced business leader with deep knowledge of the gem and jewellery industry.
CARMEN BUSQUETS – Entrepreneur, Investor and Philanthropist
Carmen’s career in the luxury fashion industry spans over three decades. She was co-founder and largest individual private shareholder of Net-a-Porter. Other notable investments have included Farfetch, Lyst, The Business of Fashion and Cult Beauty, where she was also appointed Chairperson.
Carrie Scott – Curator, Historian, TV Presenter and Art Writer
Carrie has worked with numerous galleries, businesses, collectors and artists worldwide. Carrie was noted curator of the Hedreen Gallery at Seattle University’s Lee Center, and Director of the James Harris Gallery also in Seattle, Washington.
Elisabetta Cipriani – Founder & Director
Since the opening of her London gallery in 2009, her pioneering vision has redefined the boundaries between jewellery and fine arts, captivating collectors and museums worldwide.
Isabelle Bonjean – Still Life and Beauty Photographer
On the lookout for hidden stories, she discovers the concept behind aesthetics, and spoils the formal beauty of a touch of malice and sensuality. Isabelle has won several awards including the Silver Medal Society for Publication Designers and the Jasmin Award.
Malyia McNaughton – CEO & Founder Made by Malyia and Co-Founder & Board President Black in Jewelry Coalition
Malyia collaborated on a capsule collection with Banter by Piercing Pagoda x Tierra Whack, designing 16 pieces for 500 stores. She also created 11 pieces for the Natural Diamond Council’s Global Jewelry Ad Campaign with Ana De Armas and crafted custom pendants for 150 content creators in the Facebook 150 series.
Nataal
Nataal is the media brand and creative studio offering inclusive storytelling from around Africa and beyond.
Rahul Jhaveri – Co-founder and Creative Director, Studio Renn
Rahul is a collector of contemporary art and design. He brings together his instinct and skill for the trade and craftsmanship of gemstones, with his love for art, and the creative process.
Rachel Garrahan – Project Curator, Jewellery, Victoria & Albert Museum
Rachel Garrahan is Project Curator, Jewellery at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Before that she was the award-winning Jewellery and Watch Director at British Vogue. She has written widely on the subject for the likes of the International New York Times, Financial Times, The Economist, and Vanity Fair.
Roshni Jhaveri- Co-founder, Studio Renn
Responsible for forging partnerships and alliances, driving marketing initiatives and growth plans, Roshni ensures that the brand keeps ahead of expectations while staying true to its vision.
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Nataal
Nataal is the leading multimedia brand and creative studio celebrating inclusive storytelling from around Africa and beyond. Driven by a spirit of radical togetherness, its multi-platform approach, encompassing digital, print, events and exhibitions, is wedded to sharing vital perspectives from its global community of emerging and renowned creatives.
Silo
Silo is the world’s first zero waste restaurant in Hackney, London. Chef and owner Douglas McMaster offers a menu that is an expression of natural farming and closed loop cooking, demonstrating quality within sustainability.
Muse Frame
Muse Frame was founded by a group of art collectors, artists, and friends who all craved a simple, yet extraordinary way to display their digital art collection in their homes.
Sedition Art
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