As an independent jewellery designer/ maker, Ruth is dedicated and motivated to succeed. Establishing a successful online presence through the portrayal of a coherent brand identity; creation of a website with fully integrated e-commerce; email campaigns; and a continuous social media image have successfully contributed to the development of her business. She exhibits her work internationally, and a passion for contemporary design has led me to organise and curate several pop ups across the country. Strong communication skills have been essential in engaging with the public, and developing working relationships with potential customers, gallerists, and collaborators.
Education
· Postgraduate Certificate in Education [University of Sussex, 2020-2021]
· Silversmithing and Jewellery Design: First Class BA (Hons) with Distinction from The Forum for Critical Inquiry [The Glasgow School of Art, 2012- 2016]
· Portfolio Preparation: National Qualification [Cardonald College, 2011- 2012]
Selected Exhibitions
· Art Ring, Tomfoolery, London, 2020/21
· Handmade with Love, Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds, 2020
· Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold, Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, 2019
· Art Ring, Tomfoolery, London, 2019
· Reflecting Mackintosh, The Lighthouse, Glasgow, 2019
· METTALOphone4: Signature, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2018
· Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold, Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, 2018
· Rising Stars, New Ashgate, Surrey, 2018
· Winter Exhibition, The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 2017
· Parallel Practices, The Lighthouse, Glasgow, 2017
· New Designers: One Year On, Business Design Centre, London, 2017
· Ruth Brown: New Jewellery, Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2017
· Shine, The Goldsmiths Centre, London, 2017
· New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, 2016
· Degree Show, The Glasgow School of Art, 2016
Awards
· Shortlisted for ‘Award for Creativity and Innovation and ‘Award for Manufacture’, Benchpeg Awards
· Essay Prize for the School of Design, The Glasgow School of Art
· Incorporation of Hammermen Prize, Glasgow
· Precious Metal Bursary, The Goldsmith’s Company
