Main curated exhibition of Slovenian Jewelry Week 2025 (SIJW): Energy

Join us for the opening of the ehibition on Friday, April 11 2025 at 19.00 at the main hall of Center Rog.

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 Center Rog: 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, 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

• 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.

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.

• 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