Humans have made and worn jewellery since time immemorial. The desire to express oneself with jewellery is thus deep-rooted and shared by all cultures. A piece of jewellery may even act as a form of signalling among people all over the world. Each piece has its own narrative, can be seen as a status symbol, a mark of character or sign of individuality.

The exhibition reflects the varied approaches, techniques and topics of modern jewellery-making in Iceland, presenting pieces made by a diverse group of goldsmiths, jewellers and artists focused on personal adornment.

The participating artists are Anna María Pitt, Arna Gná Gunnarsdóttir, Ágústa Arnardóttir, Helga Mogensen, Hildur Ýr Jónsdóttir, James Merry, Katla Karlsdóttir, Marta Staworowska and Orr.

Curated by Brynhildur Pálsdóttir.

The exhibition is part of DesignMarch 2024.