In conversation with Emefa Cole
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In conversation with Crafts editor Debika Ray, experimental jewellery artist and designer-maker Emefa Cole uses 100% recycled metals and stones in her work, sourced directly from African gem cutters. From these she forges distinctive body adornment that dares to be quiet in its boldness, sculptural yet flowing, tactile yet tangible, luxurious yet subversive.
Born in Sunyani, West-Central Ghana and moving to London when she was 12 years old, the jewellery artist discusses her practice and trailblazing approach to her role as the V&A’s inaugural curator of diaspora jewellery.
This event will take place online via Zoom from 1-2pm on Friday 3 March 2023, streaming live from Collect at Somerset House.
A limited number of free tickets have been made specially available for Crafts members. Use the offer code CRAFTS when booking via Eventbrite.
One of Cole's ring designs
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If you would like to attend this talk in person and visit the live fair at Somerset House, please buy a Collect ticket for 3 March.
The Collect 2023 talks programme is in partnership with Crafts magazine, which has championed the finest makers, ideas, and innovations in the UK and across the world for the past 50 years.
Header image: Emefa Cole, 2020. Photo: Casey Moore
