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Desire and Creativity Alice Ciccolini, Ane Christensen & Melanie Grant

London

5 Nov – 5 Nov 2025

Event

Artist TalkWednesday 5th November | 7PM – 8PM

Following on from PAD London where Carpenters Workshop Jewellery exhibited an all-female line up, writer and curator Melanie Grant will discuss the topic of desire and creativity with artists Ane Christensen and Alice Cicolini. This is the first jewellery talk held at Ladbroke Hall by Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

London | United Kingdom

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Artists

Alice CicoliniAne Christensen

Exhibition Statement

Alice Cicolini is a London-based jewellery designer, author, curator, and creative commissioner known for blending ancient craft traditions with modern design. Her work is particularly inspired by sacred architecture, the Silk Route, Indian adornment rituals and the enamel traditions of Jaipur. Many pieces are hand‐enamelled in India with master craftsmen, and she juxtaposes traditional motifs and techniques with contemporary form. She has exhibited in international institutions including the V&A in London and Sotheby’s.

Ane Christensen is a Danish‐born metal artist and silversmith based in East London, whose work explores contrast, form, and traditional metalworking techniques. She often begins with simple bowl‐forms or flat sheets of metal, then transforms them using techniques like hand piercing, soldering, drilling, and combining metals. Through this technique, Christensen is able to bring both balance and and tension to her work while also embracing sculptural forms.

Melanie Grant is a British journalist, editor, curator and commentator specialising in jewellery, luxury, sustainability and the cross‐over between art and adornment. With over 20 years experience in journalism, she has curated numerous exhibitions and spoken at major international institutions. Her new book The Jewelery Book, published by Phaidon, is available now.

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