Gillian Batcher
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| Name | Gillian Batcher |
| Nickname | gillian-batcher |
| Gender | Female |
| Country | Canada |
| Bio | Gillian E. Batcher owns Jewel Envy, a jewellery studio in downtown Toronto where she designs and makes her line of jewellery marketed under the name PASH Jewellery Design. She has a degree in Psychology, with distinction, from The University of Western Ontario. During her undergraduate studies she participated in two exchanges, one to The University of Toronto and the other to Melbourne University, Australia. After completing these studies she went to George Brown College and completed the three-year Jewellery Arts program, graduating with distinction. In addition to these studies she took an intensive jewellery course, focusing on textile techniques in precious metals, in Florence, Italy. Upon completing her jewellery training she participated in a three-year residency in the metal studio crafts corridor at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. |
| Education |
2000-2003 George Brown College; Jewellery Arts, Graduating with Honours 2002 Alchimia, Florence, Italy; Textile Techniques in Precious Metals, Intensive Course 2000 University of Western Ontario; BA, Psychology, Graduating with Distinction 2000 winter University of Melbourne, Australia, Study Abroad 1999 fall University of Toronto, Exchange Student 1997-1999 University of Western Ontario |
| Website | |
| Contact information | 416-995-6509 |
| Sold at | Jewel Envy, Craft Ontario, Artful Home |
| Statement | Jewellery has an almost limitless ability to be manipulated and transformed by the creator for storytelling. There are few restrictions on materials, dimensions, and scale except those imposed by the maker. By its very nature it invites interaction with both the wearer and the viewer. The body as display takes a story out of the personal home domain, where much art is privately appreciated, and invites contact with anyone we encounter in our public lives; giving those around the wearer a deeper glimpse of a person’s inner world. I make jewellery to satisfy my need to tell stories about my own life, the world around me, and for people who wish to encapsulate something special through the creation of a custom piece designed and made just for them. |
| Exhibitions |
Selected Exhibitions 2019 Carnegie Craft “RetroACTIVE” 2018, 2019 TODF group exhibitions held at Jewel Envy 2017 “Polygon Club” invitation online exhibition 2017 Carnegie Craft 2017 2014 ARTISTAR Jewels, Milan Italy 2014 Craft Show by Craft Ontario- juried craft show held at Wynchwood Barns 2013 “New Life” at Jewel Envy, “Family Album” at Harbourfront Center, “45 Years in the Making” at George Brown College, “Designs San Frontiere” at the DX, “For What It’s Worth” at the Guild Shop 2012 “Superstition” at Zilberschmuck and Pearson Airport 2011 Bank on Art- Exhibition of artwork displayed on special ATMs equipped with LCD monitors 2010-2012 “Red” cross Canada travelling exhibition by the members of Jewel Envy 2010 “Body and Object” at the OCC Gallery 2009-2010 “MAG Crafting the Future 2067” at Arta Gallery followed by Toronto Pearson Gallery 2009 “Ontario Craft 09” OCC biannual juried members’ exhibition at the OCC Gallery; “Blessing and Innovations- Celebrating Ideas in Ritual Cup Design” at Beth Tzedec 2008-2009 “DX Excellence in Design Exhibition” at the Design Exchange 2008 “Art for Baby” at Harbinger Gallery; “Formula” at Zilberschmuck 2004, 2007-11 One of a Kind Show (winter) 2007 “Sugar Plumb Fair” by the National Ballet of Canada; “Juxtaposition” at Zilberschmuck; “Made in Toronto” at Pearson Gallery; “Draw the Line” at Influx Gallery 2006 “OCC Celebrating 30 years of Craft” First Canadian Place; Material World; at Harbourfront Centre 2004-2008 Ontario Crafts Council Awards Exhibition” at the OCC Gallery 2004-2008 Queen West Art Crawl 2002-2011 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition |
| Grants |
2019 Digital Mainstreet Online Business Development Grant 2017 Award of Excellence in Metalwork – Carnegie Craft 2017; Finalist in the Polygon Club Invitational Exhibition 2013 Facebook Canada Grand for Good (small business award) 2011 Zilberschmuck- Honourable Mention at “Inspired By” national juried exhibition; Boldy – Best in Show; Niche Award Finalist 2010 Envy-To Covet and Desire juried art show – Best in Technical Ability; Fiat Lux national juried exhibition at Influx Gallery – Best Use of Gemstones 2009 MAG 2067 Crafting the Future- Most Original Interpretation of the Theme; Book Award 2008 Design Exchange Award for Excellence in Design – Award of Merit; Ontario Crafts Council – OCC Volunteer Committee Emerging Professional Grant 2007 Burlington Arts and Crafts Show – Award for Excellence; Ontario Crafts Council – Studio Set-up grant 2006 Ontario Crafts Council – Tommia Vaughan-Jones Awards for Excellence in Metal Arts; Zilberschmuck- Best in Technical Achievement at “Quotation” national juried exhibition 2005 Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts – 3rd place 2004 Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Grant; Lewiston Outdoor Fine Arts Festival – 1st place; Ontario Crafts Council – Hey Frey Memorial Award 2003-2006 Harbourfront Center Artist in Residence |
| Publications |
2016 Tales from the Toolbox; Schiffer Publishing Ltd 2014 Amazing Canadian Fashion; Josei Inc 2013 New Earrings by Nicholas Estrada; Promopress 2012 Seek It: Writers and Artists Do Sleep; Red Claw Press 2012 National Juried Exhibitions of Fine Jewellery and Metalwork- Superstition; Zilberschmuck 2011 Metal Arts Guild of Canada Exhibition in Print- National Juried Exhibition 2011 Review of Jewel Envy Travelling Exhibition; MAGazine
2011 National Juried Exhibitions – Connection, Bond, Inspired by; Zilberschmuck
2011 New Rings by Nicolas Estrada; Promopress
2011 500 Silver Jewelry Designs; Lark Books
2011 Crave It: Writers and Artist Do Food; Red Claw Press
2010 500 Gemstone Jewels; Lark Books
2010 Profile in Jewellery Business 2009 Ontario Craft ’09- A Biennial Juried Exhibition of Works by Members of the OCC; OCC |