Sonja Seidl Silversmith MA RCA
Originating from a traditional background as a silversmith and craftsman I explored my ideas in a more experimental way during my studies at the Royal College of Art in London. Now I have established a workshop to move the initial concepts forward.
Metalwork can be the expression of one’s self just as sculpture may be. Silverware and jewellery may not only be for functional construction and use, but for the expression of form, thought or sensation. Therefore I do not feel constrained to silversmithing or goldsmithing, but like to choose whatever technique, object or material suits my idea. However I focus mainly on crafting in metal, where I see many possibilities still open.
I strongly believe that handwork in itself has value, which cannot be substituted by technology. That is the enjoyment of being actively involved in the challenge of the physical matter.
contact details
Sonjaseidl@paradis.dk
Sonja Seidl
Mejsevaenget
16, 1.th
2400 Copenhagen NV
Denmark
0045 + 3834 6116
Atelier:
Kronprinsessegade 34 B
1306 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Mobile phone 0045 + 2441 8116
From the 21st to 24th of August you will find the latest jewellery of Sonja Seidl at the "Gold Silver Watches" Fair in Copenhagen, Bella Center, booth C4 29A and meet her in person.
The images beneath represent a selection of my work displayed at following galleries:
"Alternatives", Via D'Ascanio 19, 00186 Rome, Italy, www.alternatives.it
"Ingrid Hoff", Kronprinsensgade12, 1114 Copenhagen, Denmark, www.gallerihoff.dk
"ORO" Smykker, Strandvejen 114, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark, www.orosmykker.dk
"Hilde Leiss Galerie", Grosser Burstah 38, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, www.hilde-leiss.de
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You can order the objects shown. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email or letter and I can answer your questions or design for you the piece that will suit your wishes.
awards
State prize for the completion of the silversmithing apprenticeship with the highest possible mark.
2003
Goldsmith’s Craftmanship & Design Awards, 2nd prize.
ESG Robinson Charitable Trust Award for the Royal Mint Medal Design Competition.
2004
Goldsmith’s Craftmanship & Design Awards, commendation.
Distinction on MA Dissertation “Gold or Felt?”
2005
Pewter Live Open Competition, 2nd prize.
Travel scholarship, Georg Jensen Foundation
2004
"The Show One" Final Exhibition at the Royal College of Art, London
"New Designers" Fair, London
"Dressing for Dinner" at the Crafts Council Shop at the V&A Museum, London
"TeaTotal" at the Crafts Council Gallery Shop, London
"New Designers" at the ExpoArte Smykkegaleri, Oslo
"Christmas Exhibition" at the Twist Art&Design Gallery, London
"Pewter Live" at the Pewterers' Hall, London
"Danner Award 2005" at the Bavarian National Museum in Munich
languages
German, Danish, English
publications
Exhibition Catalogue, "Danner Award 2005", p.138,139
