Programme 2025
SIJW 2025 MAIN EXHIBITIONS
The three main exhibitions in Ljubljana, Izola, and Slovenj Gradec will be accompanied by a rich program of workshops and lectures.
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EXHIBITION ENERGY / ENERGIJA, LJUBLJANA
Center Rog
Trubarjeva 72, Ljubljana
Opening: Friday, 11 April 2025, at 19:00
Exhibition open: 10–19 April 2025, Monday to Saturday, 10:00–18:00
The main curated exhibition of SIJW 2025, on display at the Center Rog from 10 to 19 April, is inspired by the theme “Energy/Energy”. We present a selection of contemporary jewellery designers from Slovenia, Europe, and beyond, selected by an expert jury. The best among them will be awarded prizes for their outstanding achievements.
The designers explore the dynamics of creativity and transformation, examining how energy goes beyond physical resources to influence the psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions that shape our world. The exhibition also highlights how social and cultural tensions linked to energy transitions transform different sectors of society and inspire artistic expression.
Contemporary designers draw inspiration from these changes, transforming raw materials into artistic creations that reflect the spirit of the times. The exhibition provides insight into the role of energy in artistic creation and social change, offering a space for reflection on art in a time of transformation.
Curators and coordinators of the exhibition Dalija Sega, Olga Košica, Metka Mikuletič and Rok Marinšek
Exhibition coordinators from the Rog Centre: Anja Radovič and Tina Deu
Jury: Anastasia Young (GB), Petra Bole, Olga Košica, Martina Lončar and Rok Marinšek
SLOVENIAN DESIGNERS:
Aleš Hočevar, Anže Mrak, Arijana Gadžijev, Bojana Kovačič Zemljič, Dalija Sega, Eva Rogl Mežnar, Huberto Široka, Katarina Ekart, Katja Marolt, Kristina Drnovšek, Martina Obid Mlakar, Metka Mikuletič, Milica Bubanja, Mojca Gazič, Nataša Druškovič, Nataša Grandovec, Petra Bric, Peter Dragolič, Sandra Kocjančič, Sara Mermal, Srečko Molk, Stane Randl, Tanja Rojc, Uršula Rihtar, Žiga Kodre, Christoph Steidl Porenta.
FOREIGN DESIGNERS:
Andreia Gabriela Popescu (RO), Benjamin Kavazović (BIH), Beth Sanderson (AU), Biljana Klekachkoska (MK), Busnel Isabelle (FR), Camilla Mileto (IT), Chok Shin Ni (SG), Cindy Xinyi Wu (CN), Diogo Alves (PT), Dodo Paruznik (AT), Doroteya Komoshtichaniva (BG), Dunja Naerlović (HR), Erin Yiran Li (CN), Estera Broda (PL), Eunhee Cho (KR), Haldis Scheicher (AT), Helen Hancock (UK), Joanna Muzyka (PL), Karolis Cerneckis (LT), Marija Radosavljević (SRB), Marina Draženović (HR), Nadezhda Elkina (PL), Paolo Gambarelli (IT), Pei Han Wu (TW), Rui An (UK), Salvador Vico (ES), Sanja Đorđević (SRB), Silke Fleischer (BE), Tomas Miskovic (SK), Tong Wu (CN), Viki Gomez (ES), Wenqi Fan (CN), Xuan Xu (CN), Youjin Seo (UK), Yusi Wang (UK), Yuxiao Zhu (CN)
YOUNG JEWELRY DESIGNERS:
SUPPORTED BY ZLATARNA CELJE AND CENTER ROG
This year, the main exhibition of Slovenian Jewellery Week (SIJW) will also showcase selected works by the younger generation of artists—school and university students. The call for entries received an overwhelming response from young designers, reflecting a remarkable interest in contemporary jewellery design among emerging talents.
After careful deliberation, the expert jury—comprising Metka Mikuletič, Anja Radovič, and Olga Košica—selected five talented artists from four different educational institutions. Their works, chosen from a pool of high-quality submissions, will be exhibited as part of the main SIJW exhibition, presented alongside established names in contemporary jewellery design.
The Jewellery Lab, operating within the Center Rog, has played a crucial role in fostering and supporting the next generation of contemporary jewellery designers. This space, equipped and made possible by Zlatarna Celje, was established with the aim of encouraging young artists to create, experiment, and explore innovative approaches to jewellery design in a contemporary setting.
Selected Artists:
- Blažka Šifrar – Faculty of Education, University of Primorska
- Ivi Primožič – Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textile and Clothing Design
- Nika Horvat – Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana
- Timon Lužar & Matija Tihelj – Rogaška Slatina School Centre
Websites:
- https://zlatarnacelje.com
- https://center-rog.si
GUESTS:
LES BRUCELLES (BE)
Les Brucelles Asbl is a non-profit association founded in 2021 to organize Brussels Jewellery Week. Through major exhibitions and events such as “Particle(s)” at MAD Bruxelles, the “NoWaste” exhibition—where discarded materials are upcycled to support a social organization—“Be.NEXT”, which showcases Belgian contemporary jewellery schools, and a curated tour of Brussels galleries and workshops, the event has become the most significant celebration of contemporary jewellery in Belgium.
The mission of Les Brucelles Asbl is to organize international events and promote Belgian contemporary jewellery artists both locally and internationally.
The featured designers at SIJW 2025 are:
Brigitte Raoult, Luc Balthazar, Marta Dobrynina, Penny Peeters, Sandra Kleimberg – Eska.
Websites:
www.lesbrucelles.org
www.brusselsjewelleryweek.com
Instagram:
@les.brucelles
@brusselsjewelleryweek
ROMANIAN JEWELLERY WEEK (RO) :
Romanian Jewellery Week is the largest international event dedicated to contemporary jewellery in Romania, organized by Assamblage National Jewelry since 2020. The fifth edition in 2024 featured over 230 designers and collectives from around the world and welcomed more than 5,000 visitors.
Each year, the event presents a diverse program, including large-scale exhibitions, fairs, conferences, workshops, seminars, and guided tours. With one main venue and several satellite locations, Romanian Jewellery Week offers a dynamic platform for artists, professionals, and jewellery enthusiasts.
At SIJW 2025, we present a selection of the finest Romanian designers:
Alexandrina Remescu-Simo, Ana-Maria Negură, Andreea Cucu, Andreea Marina Radu, Daniela Cătoi, Huda Subhi (IQ), Madalina Spiridon, Marie Jianu, Romana Mateias, Isar Smaranda.
Website:
www.romanianjewelryweek.com
Instagram:
@romanianjewelryweek
SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY, BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY (UK)
The School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University is an internationally renowned institution and the largest jewellery school in Europe, offering exceptional facilities and expertise for those pursuing a career in this dynamic and specialised field.
Founded in 1890, the school operates across three sites—Vittoria Street, St Paul’s Square, and Carver Street—in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. It provides comprehensive education in jewellery, silversmithing, horology, gemology, and business management.
Students have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials, including precious and non-precious metals, gemstones, plastics, textiles, wood, and other innovative materials. They also benefit from access to cutting-edge industry equipment and technology, such as electroforming, 3D scanning, CAD/CAM, printing, and laser cutting.
As part of SIJW 2025, we are proud to showcase a selection of outstanding work from the school’s most talented young designers:
School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University (UK), BA: Ana Sofia Araújo Alves, Gengxue Zheng, Jessica Rose Hawkins
School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University (UK), MA: Jiubo Bai, Xiao Hang, Ziyi Zhuang
Website:
www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery
Instagram:
@soj_bcu
EXHIBITION JOY / ALEGRIA, IZOLA
DRAT Gallery
Ljubljanska ulica 20, Izola
Opening: Saturday, 12 April 2025, at 11:00
Exhibition dates: 12 April – 19 April 2025
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–13:00
Organisation and exhibition setup: Sandra Kocjančič
Curator: Luis Acosta
Luis Acosta builds on his extensive experience as a curator of jewellery exhibitions, including:
- Beyond Textile (21 Argentinian designers)
- More than Clogs and Tulips & Dialogues from Holland (20 Dutch designers each)
- RED – BLACK (21 Argentinian designers)
- The Strength of Textile & Eloquence of Paper (24 international designers each)
- Beauty and Wonder (26 international designers)
- Out of the Shadow into the Light (5 gallerist-designers)
- The Distances Bring Us Closer (15 Argentinian designers)
- On the Move (26 international designers)
- Dream and Reality (32 international designers)
The exhibition Alegría / Joy, featuring thirty-two international designers, will be on display in Izola.
Joy in Contemporary Jewellery
Joy in contemporary jewellery represents diverse approaches that celebrate life, creativity, and emotional connection. It is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and innovation, reflected in design, material choices, colours, and forms.
Many jewellery pieces—brooches, rings, bracelets, and earrings—on display at this exhibition incorporate vibrant colours, playful shapes, and innovative materials, evoking feelings of happiness and vitality. Each piece tells a personal or collective story, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Focusing on sustainability and creativity, the use of recycled or unconventional materials adds a layer of hope and responsibility. This fusion of aesthetics and social awareness reinforces the idea that art can serve as both a source of joy (Alegría) and a means of transformation. In this context, jewellery is not just an accessory but a medium of emotional expression, human connection, and a celebration of life’s beauty.
International designers:
Alain Roggeman (BE), Alexandra Conde (MX), Alexandres Stefanis (US), Alice Protopopescu (RO), Alicia Salcedo Gonzálvez (ES), Andrea Barrera (CO), Andrea de Navarrete (AR), Austin Turley (US), Brigitta B. Horváth (HU), Catalina Rivera (ES), Cleopatra Cosulet (RO), Cova Ríos (ES), Cristina Rodriguez Nuńo (PT), Esteban Erosky (MX), Floor Max (NL), FLUXIS (Mariangela & Alberto) (IT), Gabriela Sierra (MX), Gabriela Squassini (AR), Julie Usel (CH), Lidia Godfrid (AR), Lunante (Paolo Gambarelli) (IT), May Gańan (ES), Oscar Abba (CL/IT), Oscar Torres Perez (CL), Patrizia Giachero (IT), Rut Rigol (ES), Sherry Cordova (US), Stefano Fronza (IT), Tiziana Chiara (IT), Valeria D’Annibale (IT/NL), Vera Blixen (ES), Viki Gómez (ES)
EXHIBITION HARMONY /HARMONIJA, SLOVENJ GRADEC
Koroški pokrajinski muzej (Carinthian Regional Museum, Slovenia)
Glavni trg 24, Slovenj Gradec
Opening: Thursday, 10 April 2025, at 18:00
Exhibition dates: 10 April – 24 April 2025
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–18:00, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–17:00
The exhibition will showcase unique jewellery by Slovenian designers and goldsmiths, who work exclusively with Slovenian stones—discovered, cut, and polished in Slovenia. Stones and jewellery are deeply intertwined, telling stories that span millions of years while merging with contemporary design approaches.
Each original jewellery piece, adorned with natural stones from Slovenian deposits, highlights the beauty of nature through its colour, texture, and form, bringing together various local artisans in a harmonious creative dialogue.
This project was developed in collaboration with the Slovenian Museum of Natural History and the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (Goldsmiths and Jewellers Section). It is also linked to the MINFOS International Mineral Fair, continually growing and evolving. The exhibition is part of a sustainable initiative that emphasizes both Slovenia’s cultural and natural heritage.
Exhibition Curators:
Aleksandra Čas – Senior Curator
Dalija Sega – Academic Sculptor
Tina Mežek – Master Goldsmith
Designers:
Sara Mermal, Christoph Steidel Porenta, Nina Kamien, Dalija Sega, Katarina Sporar, Skušek, Zvezdana Konte – Nikaya Jewerly, Nina Podobnikar, Rok Široka, Karolina Iveljič, Rosanna Ro, Neža Žehelj, Zala Štalekar, Barbara Nardoni, Peter Dragolič, Metka Mikuletič, Milica Bubanja, Katja Marolt, Sandra Kocjančič, Srečko Molk, Ema Smodiš, Petra Jančar, Aleš Hočevar, Anita Sonc, Anja Juvan, Daša Petrnel, Dunja Trajkovska, Eva Smodiš, Katja Benevol Gabrijelčič, Sabina Kozamernik, Tea Gabrovec, Tiana Milićević, Alja Markelj.
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