Jenny Jansson

The Artist’s profile

Jenny Jansson is a Swedish jewellery artist whose work explores cultural identity and tradition through a critical and thought-provoking lens. Holding an MFA from HDK-Valand, Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg, she challenges romanticized perceptions of Swedish culture by subtly subverting traditional imagery. At the core of Jansson’s practice lies a desire to explore the captivating nature of jewellery, paired with a critical take on society. She uses materials and historical jewellery references as a means of telling a story, while inviting audiences to reconsider the role of tradition in shaping personal and collective identities.

The triggers to become an artist

A few years ago, I accidentally stumbled upon jewellery art at an exhibition, and it changed the course of my life. I experienced jewellery art for the very first time and fell in love and left my then career to pursue my newfound passion. During my first encounter I was mesmerised by the magic the art form provided, a plethora of expressions and materials all conjured up into wearable pieces of art. During my subsequent time as a jewellery art student my understanding and appreciation of the field deepened. At the core of my current practice lies a desire to explore the captivating nature of jewellery, paired with a critical take on society. Central to my work is how I use materials and historical jewellery references as a means of telling a story.

At the core of my current practice lies a desire to explore the captivating nature of jewellery, paired with a critical take on society.
Jenny Jansson

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Jenny Jansson

Education & Activities

2021 – 2023 MFA in Craft with a specialization in Jewellery Art, HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden

2018 – 2021 BFA, Jewellery Art, HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden

2019 Image and Surface in Jewellery, HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden

2017 – 2018 Object and Jewellery Art, Steneby, Dals Långed, Sweden

A selection of exhibitions and group exhibitions are; 2024 Dawn, Lisbon Contemporary Jewellery Biennial, Platina and Four Gallery, Lisbon, Portugal / 2024 Collect Fair, Object Beautiful, London, England / 2023 Favourite of the Year 2023, Konsthantverkarna, Stockholm, Sweden / 2023 The Good Life, Sintra, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2023 Dream Machine Exhibition, New York City Jewelry Week, Steuben Gallery – Pratt Institute, New York City, USA / 2023 Marzee International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands / 2023 Upplösning (Disolving) Degree Show, Kronhuset, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2023 Frame, Platina, IHM Internationale Handwerksmesse, Munich, Germany / 2023 Super Charged – Hopes and Protections on the Body, Four Gallery, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2022 Nääs Konsthantverk, The Project Room, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2022 Dela Det! (Share It!), Stockholm Craft Week, Sebastian Schildts Verkstäder, Stockholm, Sweden / 2022 Pass It On!, SAW Gallery, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2022 Super Charged – Hopes and Protections on the Body, Föreningsgatan, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2021 Dream Machine Exhibition, New York Jewelry Week, New York City, USA / 2021 Let´s Park Here, Stockholm Craft Week, Stockholm, Sweden / 2021 Marzee International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands / 2021 Emerging Talent, Precious Collective Online Jewellery Week, Precious Collective, online / 2021 Sintra, Gothenburg, Sweden, guest member / 2021 SNAG Student Exhibition, SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) online / 2021 Reflections from a Future, Degree Show, Kronhuset, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2020 Nya blickar (New Outlooks), The Nordic Watercolour Museum, online, Skärhamn, Sweden / 2020 Show Samples, Lerverk, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2019 Show, Design Week HDK Valand, Gothenburg, Sweden / 2019 Remade and Recycled Treasures, New York Jewelry Week