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John Moore is a British artist whose work is characterised by its ingenuity, inventiveness and originality. With a diverse creative background and fuelled by curiosity John has a naturally liminal approach, setting aside convention and embracing variety, both in terms of materials and integration with other disciplines. Through collaboration with choreographers, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and scientists, as well as his own solo practice, he is on the leading edge of his creativity.
John has twice been the recipient of The Goldsmiths Company Award (2016 & 2019) affectionately known as The Jewellery Oscar. His 2019 winning entry, Lacewing, the latest in the Verto series, is made from sterling silver discs embellished with 48 diamonds. The stones are a subtle compliment to a piece characterised by sculptural form and movement, taking precious jewellery into a new space and challenging the notion of jewellery as an accessory.
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The Economist – 1843 Magazine subsequently identified Lacewing as a standout piece in their annual focus on high jewellery (November 2019 issue). It was photographed for the front cover under the direction of Luxury Editor Melanie Grant. The look expanded on its futuristic aesthetic with reference to the movie Blade Runner.
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In her book COVETED: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, Grant also identifies John as “one of only 75 master jewelers globally to have changed design”. Published by Phaidon in October 2020
Photographed by Matt Wilson – www.mattwilson.cl
Awards
The Goldsmiths’ Company Award. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2019
IJL Gold Award for Silver Jewellery. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2019
The Goldsmiths’ Company Award. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
IJL Gold Award for Silver Jewellery. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
Silver Award for Silver Jewellery, sponsored by Brown and Newirth. Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards 2016
IJL Editor’s Choice Award for Technical Excellence. International Jewellery London 2016
WCC Europe EUNIQUE Award 2011. World Crafts Council
Finalist for Young Designer of the Year 2011
Kayman Award 2008 – National Association of Jewellery (formerly the British Jewellers Association – BJA)
Advisor to the ACJ – Association for Contemporary Jewellry
Public Collections
The Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
National Glass Centre, Sunderland, UK
Professional Partnership
Ambassador for Forests Without Frontiers
