jessica jue
jessica jue
Although only a few years out of University, the quality of Jessica’s design and technical ability is far beyond her years.
Based in London, Jessica is known for her sculptural aesthetic, she is deeply influenced by her Chinese heritage and Austrian upbringing, in which fluid and bold designs are created. She reinvents traditional techniques in silver to craft elegantly beautiful contemporary designs that have already won her many accolades.
Inspired by balance and harmony, Jessica draws and sculpts with dramatic use of fluid and organic playful curves and aims to create a sense of rhythmic movement within her collection. She skilfully manipulates her forms through the ancient art of hammering, while also introducing an abundance of rich surface textures, through the use of pattern and gold.
Jessica trained at Edinburgh College of Art and Bishopsland Educational Trust, where she received extensive training with many established silversmiths including Howard Fenn, Clive Burr, Ray Walton and Mizuko Yamada.
Collections: National Museum of Scotland
Exhibitions
2020
Goldsmiths’ Fair, London, Metal Narrative, International Metal Art Exhibition, Beijing Design Week
2019
Future Icons, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, Kunsthaus Kende, Art and Antique Residenz Salzburg, Collect, The Saatchi Gallery, London
2018
Sieraad Art Fair, Amsterdam, Decimus Collective, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London, Things That I Love, Louisa Guinness Gallery, London, Festival of Silver, Leo De Vroomen, London, Summer Exhibition, John Higgins Contemporary Silver Gallery, Lindfield, Festival of Silver RHS Wisley, Woking
2017
Winter Design Collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow, Elements, Festival Edinburgh
Awards
2020 - South House Silver Trust Graduate Scholarship
2019 - Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards, Three Silver Awards
commissions
Recent commissions include a large scale sculptural piece for P&O Makower Trust for the National Museum of Scotland - see her video below of this monumental piece!
To discuss a special commission with Jessica, please contact us
“Capturing the Essence of Form through the Gesture of Line.”
— Jessica Jue
meet the maker
Meet Jess in her London studio, and listen to her discuss her latest commission and how she creates her work using traditional silversmithing techniques.
Video credit: Contemporary British Silversmiths and London Craft Week