Artist Profile

Rajesh uses traditional handcrafted techniques to produce all of his work with the addition of his concepts to contemporise the ancient craft of Silversmithing. On graduation from Sheffield Hallam University in 1998, Rajesh won the Goldsmiths' Company Silversmithing Award and was one of a few U.K students to participate in the 12th Silver Triennial in Germany. Followed by graduating in 2000 from an MA at The School of Jewellery, he won the ABDS Award and also featured in numerous Exhibitions and publications (13th Silver Triennial 2000 in Germany and Beyond Materials in Bangkok).

Rajesh has established an impressive portfolio commanding interest both nationally and internationally through his unique approach to design. He has created Silverware for the Government of India in 2005 inspired by historical artifacts. One of his collections is underpinned by the research and exploration of traditional tea drinking. A selection of vessels capture vintage aesthetics celebrating the ritual of formal dining through the expression of conventional forms and functionality.

New!

If you want to learn how to produce your own one off pieces of handcrafted Jewellery or Silverware, please contact Rajesh through the contact form link. The launch of Rajesh's New Independant Training Academy will take place in July 2011. The venue is situated in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Flexible training packages will be offered to suite your needs and availability. Further details will be available on the training courses link above or E-mail.jewellerydesignacademy@hotmail.co.uk.

www.jewellerysilversmithingdesignacademy

For further examples of Rajesh's Design work please click on the portfolio tab above.