Annie Cracknell's work is inspired by her love of gemstones and natural materials. Many of her pieces feature beautiful semi-precious stones which she cuts and carves into by hand. "I am especially fascinated with the textures and rich surfaces I can create through stone carving; from crisp clean lines through to earthy organic forms" These uniquely carved stones are then set in precious metals to create beautiful items of jewellery.

Some of my pieces use mathematical proportions to create interesting optical effects, namely the 'mobius' range. "I use fine wires and precision laser welding techniques to create an incredibly light yet structural framework with surprising strength and rigidity."

                                                        

2010

 

awarded Emerging Designer stand at Living Crafts 'A taste of Summer' at Blenheim Palace

 

awarded the Gem-A Scholarship at Goldsmiths craftsmanship and design awards

 

awarded commended for Lapidary at Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards

 

 

2009

 

awarded sponsored stand at Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair by Mike Gell

 

2008

 

awarded graduate precious metal bursary by Alloy jewellers

 

awarded graduate placement at Alloy Jewellers, Hereford

 

awarded 1st prize Marcia Lanyon innovation in gemstone design

 

awarded Hean Studio prize for best use of gemstones

 

Awarded stone bursary by C.W.Sellors, jewellers

 

2007

Rsa medal design finalist 

Exhibitions                                      

2010

 

'5 for silver, 6 for gold' Exhibition at RBSA gallery, Birmingham - 15 November 2010 until 7 January 2011

 Goldsmiths craftsmanship and design awards exhibition

Living Crafts 'A taste of summer' at Blenheim Palace

2009

Worcester Victorian Christmas fayre

Herefordshire Contemporary Craft Fair

Galanthus Gallery, Wormbridge, Herefordshire

 Alloy Graduate Showcase, Hereford

Guest exhibitor at the Glouscester guild of craftsmen summer show

 FLUX a 'Brilliantly Birmingham' exhibition

 

2008

Alloy Christmas showcase

 

New Designers, london

 

The School of Jewellery final year degree show

 

2007

Pewter Live at Pewterers Hall, London

 

'Dear Jewellery Pal' Fachhochschule, Idar-Oberstein, Germany

 

'Dear Jewellery Pal', Birmingham

 

Press Coverage

 

 

tewkesbury admag article

school of jewellery article

Hereford times article

Hereford times article

Annie Cracknell is 1st prize winner

 

Hereford Times article

 

BCU press release

 

RSA Medal design finalist