About Emma Knight
I have always been drawn to beauty in all its forms, and I believe that jewellery is one of the most personal and intimate ways to express oneself.
Born in County Down, I studied Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art London, after winning a scholarship from the All Irland Scholarship fund. It was in Art College that I honed my awareness of aesthetics, colour, composition, and design.
Shortly after graduating, while living on the island of Menorca, I discovered my love for jewellery. I started experimenting with laser cutting then eventually swapped skills with a friend to learn how to work with silver.
The natural world has always been a great source of inspiration for me, and the Mediterranean land and colorscape have had a profound influence on my work.
Today, I am still based close to the med, in Barcelona. My passions for Art, design and the natural world are tied together to create what i see as mini sculptures to be worn and shared with the world. Every Piece is made by me in my home studio.
BA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, 1st Class Hons.
Melbourne Study Exchange, RMIT University.
Foundation Diploma in Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London.
BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design, SERC, Downpatrick, Triple Distinction.
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Arts Council NI Artist Covid resilience Grant.
John Lathams Flat Time House Artist Mentorship Award for final piece, Loughinisland Series, the Henhouse Boy.
Scholarship to study at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
All Ireland Scholarship, JP McManus.