Goldsmiths Fair and Elements Fair Graduate Bursary Recipient 2023 - An Insight in Weaving Precious Metal

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023

I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have been awarded a Graduate Bursary Stand for Goldsmiths Fair 2023. 

'Goldsmiths’ Fair is the leading annual event showcasing the work of Britain’s foremost internationally renowned and emerging studio jewellers and silversmiths, whose work represents cutting edge artistry and design.’

I will be showcasing new and unique work using precious and non precious materials such as silver and niobium. I will be exhibiting from 25th September to 1st October in Goldsmiths’ Hall, London. (Week One) Come and find me at Stand 44.

Elements Fair 2023

I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded one of two fully supported Bursary Stands at Elements Fair 2023. 

‘Elements returns for its ninth year in 2023, bringing together forty-eight of the UK’s finest Jewellers and Silversmiths for a selling fair, exhibition and series of events.'

‘The Elements Selection Panel awarded these stands based on originality in design, excellence in craftsmanship and cohesion of the collection.’

I am so excited to showcase new work at this prestigious event. I will be exhibiting from the 26th to 29th October in Lyon and Turnbell, Edinburgh.

About

Caitlin Murphy Maker

I’m an award winning Irish maker who graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2022 with first class honours. I’m a third generation silversmith who has a passion for challenging boundaries through making, creating and designing.

I’m currently developing exciting and unique new work at Bishopsland Educational Trust. I will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023 and Elements Fair in September and October with Graduate Bursary Stands.

XYZ Collection

My collection, XYZ, is centred around a high level of accuracy and precision. By folding and working with metal as if it is paper, I achieve unique sculptural pieces.

This was my graduate collection from The Glasgow School of Art which was also shown at New Designers, London and Shine 2022.

Silversmithing Bursary

I have been supported by the South Square Trust in my silversmithing career for the last two years. The Trust supported me during my final year at The Glasgow School of Art and also continued their support during my time at Bishopsland Educational Trust. The trust’s support has been incredibly helpful to myself and my practice.