About
Karolina Baines
I am a jewellery designer and maker, currently living and working in Edinburgh, Scotland.
On a fundamental level, I view jewellery as small sculptures that move with the wearer. I primarily use enamels and etching to playfully create experiential objects. I also use rich colours, both calming and mysterious, along with strong tactile elements to further develop an emotional connection between jewellery and wearer.
I strive to bring together a multiplicity of diverse influences in interesting yet simple ways. These inspirations are expressed in my individual pieces through the use of collaging, tessellation and mark-making to create rich tactile patterns on both precious and non-precious metals. I also imbue my jewellery with a sense of movement through the use of folding techniques and linework.
Stockists
Isle of Iona, Scotland
London, UK
Education / Training
- Studio Trainee, Edinburgh Printmakers
- ‘Hothouse’, Crafts Council Talent Development Programme, London
- Gold Keum-boo on Chased and Repoussé Silver Jewellery, Short Residential Course with Nancy Megan Corwin, West Dean College
- Artist in Residence, Edinburgh College of Art Jewellery and Silversmithing Department
- Edinburgh College of Art, BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing, First Class
- Stevenson College, Edinburgh, BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Distinction
- Coburg House Art Studios, Edinburgh, Organic Ceramic Course
Awards
- Goldsmiths’ Craftmanship and Design Award, Goldsmith’s Craft & Design Council, London
- Goldsmiths’ Fair Graduate Bursary Award, The Goldsmiths’ Company, London
- Graduate Craft Award, The Inches Carr Trust, Scotland
- Bursary Award Runner-Up, Guild of Enamellers, Scotland
- Highly Commended, Bright Young Gems, London
- Talent Spotted 2015 Commendation, New Designers, London
- Helen A Rose Bequest, Edinburgh College of Art
- Silver Bullion Grant, The Goldsmiths’ Company, London
- Winning Design, Benefactor’s Award Design Contest, University of Edinburgh
- Gold Award in 2D Design, Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council, London
- Residential Study Bursary, West Dean College, ‘Exploring Jewellery with Wood’ with Beth Legg, West Sussex
- Sir Robert Kirk Inches Award, Edinburgh College of Art
- Alexander Flynn Bequest Award for Sketchbook Work, Edinburgh College of Art
- Art and Design Award, Stevenson College, Edinburgh
Exhibitions
- ‘Autumn Art Show’ Residents Group Exhibition, Edinburgh Palette
- ‘Eye to Paper Vol.2’ Art Exhibition, Edinburgh Palette
- Aosdana Gallery, Contemporary and Classic Scottish Jewellery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, online
- ‘Eye to Paper’ Art Exhibition, Edinburgh Palette
- ‘Dazzle’, Dovecot Gallery, Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, Edinburgh
- Aosdana Gallery, Contemporary and Classic Scottish Jewellery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, England
- ‘The Winter Show: Connecting Lines’, Makers Guild Wales, Cardiff, Wales
- Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
- ‘Art to Wear’, Lily Luna Gallery, Edinburgh
- ‘Dazzle’, Dovecot Gallery, Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, Edinburgh
- Aosdana Gallery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, online
- ‘Dazzle Invites 2021’, virtual exhibition of contemporary jewellery
- ‘Dazzle’, Dovecot Gallery, Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, Edinburgh
- ‘Autumn Contemporary Craft Collection’, New Ashgate Gallery, Surrey, England
- ‘Open Art Exhibition’, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
- Aosdana Gallery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- ‘Dazzle Invites 2020’, virtual exhibition of contemporary jewellery
- Goldsmith’s Fair Christmas Pop up Shop, online
- V&A Dundee Pop up Shop, Dundee
- Studio Fusion Gallery, London
- Aosdana Gallery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- Christmas Makers Market, Edinburgh Printmakers
- ‘Elements’, Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair, Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Showcase, Edinburgh
- Studio Fusion Gallery, London
- SH Jewellery, Edinburgh
- Aosdana Gallery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- ‘Rhythm’ The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
- ‘COLLECT 2019′, Goldsmiths’ Fair, Saatchi Gallery, London
- ‘GIFTED’, Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, Saltaire, Bradford
- ‘Dazzle’, Oxo Tower, London
- Christmas Jewellery Show, The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
- ‘Elements 4’, Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold, Edinburgh
- Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
- ‘RELIC’ Exhibition, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
- Aosdana Gallery, Isle of Iona, Scotland
- ‘Dazzle’, Dovecot Gallery, Edinburgh
- ‘Fusion’, Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery, Plymouth
- ‘Limited Edition’, Edinburgh Printmakers
- ‘Dazzle’, Oxo Tower, London
- ‘Elements 3’, Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold, Edinburgh
- Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
- Craft Scotland Summer Show, Edinburgh
- ‘Excursions’, Custom Lane, Edinburgh
- ‘Funke – Flamme – Feuer’, Deidesheim, Germany
- Huit de Coeur, Paris, France
- Studio Fusion Gallery, London
- ‘Dazzle’, Oxo Tower, London
- Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
- ‘Dazzle’, Dovecot Gallery, Edinburgh
- Studio Fusion Gallery, London
- Diana Porter Contemporary Jewellery, Bristol
- Six Foot Gallery, Glasgow
- ‘Treat’ Pop-Up Exhibition, Heat Exchange II, Fife Contemporary Art and Craft, St Andrews
- Designer Jewellers Group Winter Showcase, Barbican, London
- ‘Dazzle’, Oxo Tower, London
- ‘Winter Showcase’, Gill Wing Jewellery, London
- ‘Elements 1’, Festival of Gold and Silver, Incorporation of Goldsmiths, Edinburgh
- ‘Essence’ International Enamel Symposium Exhibition, Galerie Waidspeicher, Erfurt, Germany
- New Designers, Business Design Centre, London
- Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
- Student Exhibition, CDS Gallery and Studio, Cotesbach, Leicestershire
- Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
- ‘Mid-Point Exhibition’, Edinburgh College of Art
- ‘Limited Edition’ Jewellery Exhibition, InSpace Gallery, Edinburgh University
- ‘Pop Up!’ One Day Art Exhibition, Royal Botanic Gardens, (‘Five Senses’ series of glass rings)
- Art and Design Foundation Diploma, End of Year Exhibition, Stevenson College, Edinburgh