Tina Lilienthal graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2003 with a MA in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery.
Since then she has been selected to show her work at a variety of contemporary jewellery exhibition in the UK and abroad such as the 'International Graduation Show' at Galerie Marzee in Holland, 'Jewellery-Unlimited' in Bristol, 'The Watkins Era' at Contemporary Applied Arts, London. Some of her work which has been purchased by the Contemporary Art Society was exhibited at 'ShowCASe: Contemporary Art for the UK' in Edinburgh. She was also featured in the Fashion show and exhibition of PIMP Magazine 'On the 7th day...' in Covent Garden in 2005
Her work has been awarded the 'Marzee Prijs 2003' the first prize for Fashion Jewellery in the Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Awards in 2004, and the first Prize in 'The Holts Jewellery & Design Awards' in 2005. She has won a Travel Award from the ACJ.
Her collections are shown in galleries in the UK, Europe and Japan.
Tina's work focuses on the unconventional mixture of materials such as plastics and fabrics in combination with precious elements like silver, gold, and pearls. While the use of colours creates a fresh vibrant look the symbolic undertone of her pieces adds an element of playfulness. Her collections range from bold exhibition pieces ('the7deadlysins' series) to wearable jewellery and fashion jewellery ('bones&cherries' collection).
Outlets:
- Jess James, London
- Gill Wing, London
- Museum of London
- Brazen Studios, Glasgow
- Tosh, Berlin
- Mille Amis, Cologne
- Bijoux, Tokyo
Image credits (from left): double cherry necklace w/green gingham (Frank Thurston ), half silver bone necklace w/ribbon (Frank Thurston ), 'the7deadlysins' Gluttony