A Mano - Made by Hand
A contemporary jewelry exhibition presented by the Jericho Arts Centre
This jewelry group show represents the works of 8 local jewelry artists that are in constant dialog with the process of vision finding, shaping and forming precious and non-precious metals into one-of-a-kind pieces to wear. Each approach to the process is different in concept or purpose therefore each story that is created is different each time a vision materializes into a unique piece of jewelry.
The exhibit is curated by Andrea Roberts, a recognized Canadian Goldsmith, jewelry designer, mentor and curator. Andrea curated shows at Circle Craft and JAC in conjunction with CCBC.
Andrea Roberts
Andrea, a certified goldsmith, studied at the prestigious College for Goldsmiths in Pforzheim, Germany. After working in the trade she moved to Vancouver 1996 where she established her own studio. Since 1999 she is also teaching all levels of jewelry making to aspiring students at VSB Continuing Education, now Langara CS@VSB, and specialized workshops throughout Vancouver.
Private collections of her jewelry including former Governor General, Mrs. Adrienne Clarkson and Sonia Queen of Norway. During her visit to Canada in 2002 she received a brooch designed by Andrea that was given to her as a gift of state representing fine Canadian Arts and Crafts.
“I am motivated by originality from the inspiration of an idea to the finish of the design execution and process. Each piece becomes a creative statement, a visual poem; unique in shape, color and texture." Andrea Roberts
