Alan Craxford

#Repost @goldsmithsfair ・・・ This week the Goldsmiths’ Company published the report “Acquisitions for The Goldsmiths’ Company Collection 2025”, showing the remarkable series of Company commissions, gifts and purchases made during last year. A selection of the 2025 acquisitions were purchased from makers who have previously exhibited at Goldsmiths’ Fair. The Goldsmiths’ Company has supported excellence, craftsmanship and community ever since it received its first charter in 1327. The Company Collection focuses on British contemporary and antique silver, modern jewellery and art medals. In recent years, the Contemporary Craft Committee has selected many new acquisitions for the Collection from the exhibitors at Goldsmiths’ Fair. These acquisitions support contemporary craft and celebrate the talent of our exhibitors. Head to @thegoldsmithscompany to learn more about the 2025 acquisitions. #supportingcraftspeople #GoldsmithsCompany #acquisitions #companycollection GoldsmithsFair

With the recent acquisition of Alan’s Sol Vase by @thegoldsmithscompany , here’s a little reminder that you can read Alan’s many stories in his book ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’ - available via the link in the bio from You Caxton and The Art Circus publishers. “The Goldsmiths’ Company supports excellence, craftsmanship and skill. Its continuing commitment as a cultural institution working in a living tradition of goldsmiths’ work is demonstrated in its publications and through its acquisitions for the Company Collection. We aim to inspire. Through our objects we tell stories about people: their artistic and technical achievements, their innovative use of new materials and technologies in combination with traditional hand skills, and their connections with our trade and with the Company. Human stories link objects and individuals across centuries and cultures as we build a legacy for the future.” Dr Dora Thornton & Dr Frances Parton

I’m delighted to shared that Sol Vase is now part of the prestigious Contemporary Silver Collection at @thegoldsmithscompany After many years - decades - of taking part in @goldsmithsfair , it’s a huge honour to have this piece added to such an important collection. I’m immensely grateful for their support. #Repost・・・ “The Goldsmiths’ Company supports excellence, craftsmanship and skill. Its continuing commitment as a cultural institution working in a living tradition of goldsmiths’ work is demonstrated in its publications and through its acquisitions for the Company Collection. This report documents one year’s gifts, commissions and purchases. We aim to inspire. Through our objects we tell stories about people: their artistic and technical achievements, their innovative use of new materials and technologies in combination with traditional hand skills, and their connections with our trade and with the Company. Human stories link objects and individuals across centuries and cultures as we build a legacy for the future. The Collection is central to our identity. We research it, teach with it, display it, and lend it. The silver is used, and the jewellery is worn within Goldsmiths’ Hall, as an expression of who we are and what we do. To celebrate our 700th anniversary in 2027, we plan to share the Collection online to raise awareness and patronage of our craft and the value of creativity and making, now and in the future.” Dr Dora Thornton & Dr Frances Parton #supportingcraftspeople #GoldsmithsCompany #acquisitions #companycollection

If Santa didn’t bring you a copy of Alan’s book 📖 ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’ then treat yourself! Available direct from /alan-craxford/ and through the link in our bio.

A wonderful evening celebrating the launch of Alan’s new book ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’ at @josefkoppmann ’s gallery. Huge thanks to everyone who could join us. The exhibition of Alan’s jewellery and silverware is still open to see - and buy - until Christmas Eve. His beautiful book can be purchased from Josef (Oxo Tower, 1st Floor, facing the river) at £45, and online via the link in our bio. #alancraxford • all photos by @simonbarmitt

“MY AIM IN WRITING THIS BOOK There are a number of ways in which this possible ‘Last Hurrah’ of a project can be seen, although I did not appreciate this when I started. In other words, I did not know where this book would end up, nor the journey it would take me on. Whoever reads it will get from it what they need and what resonates for them and this will, I hope, be many and varied. It will depend on what stage of life they are in, plus their hopes and aspirations. My project numbers run to 920 and this biggest project of all will increase the total by just one to 921. It will have taken five years to write and compile, however its subject matter will be largely worked from the previous 920.” Alan Craxford In Search of the Blindingly Obvious Order from Art Circus Books - see link in bio. #alancraxford

Alan Craxford at @josefkoppmann • 5-12 December • Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 -6 #alancraxford

We’re all set up! And ready to welcome you to Alan’s book launch exhibition @josefkoppmann ’s gallery in Oxo Tower, first floor level facing the river. A selling exhibition of Alan Craxford’s jewellery, silversmithing and framed papercut artworks will be available at Josef’s gallery from 5th until 21st December, Tuesday to Saturday 11 - 6 This is a rare opportunity to purchase distinctive pieces by Alan from his archive collection.   Alan’s book will be available to buy from Josef Koppmann or directly from /alan-craxford/  £45

Alan Craxford ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’ Book launch and a rare opportunity to buy pieces from Alan’s archive collection. 🗓️5-21 December • Tuesday to Saturday 11 - 6 📍Josef Koppmann Gallery Oxo Tower, Unit 1.06 ‘For all the sharp precision Alan brings to his chosen materials – notably through the technique of hand engraving - the ideas and inspirations driving individual pieces are invariably intuitive and allowed to unfold gradually as a theme develops. He writes of the joy of working to commission, of his desire to create something truly individual and meaningful to a patron in order to bring together elements that capture an essence way beyond any given brief. He sees a world of unlimited possibility, with connections and references that range from the profound to the prosaic which he, as designer and maker, conjures into a many-layered whole. He notes a truth seldom expressed when he writes that as a maker ‘one starts with nothing.’ Clare Phillips, V&A

Woohoo! Our first delivery of Alan’s book ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’. Order your copy via the link in our bio or buy directly from @josefkoppmann gallery from 5th to 21st December • Tuesday to Saturday 11 - 6 • Also available at /alan-craxford/ ✨A selling exhibition of Alan Craxford’s jewellery, silversmithing and framed papercut artworks will be available at Josef’s gallery.   ✨This is a rare opportunity to purchase distinctive pieces by Alan from his archive collection.

Celebrate the festive season at @josefkoppmann Gallery 🎄✨ On Friday 28th & Saturday 29th November, from 12pm - 8pm, join Josef for a sparkling celebration of the season as he unveils his new collection and a curated selection of exquisite holiday gifts. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and delicious canapés while you explore the gallery’s festive delights 🍾 This December, in collaboration with jeweller @alanjohncrax , celebrate his new book ‘In Search of The Blindingly Obvious’ with the book launch event on Thursday 4th December 4pm – 8pm at Josef Koppmann Gallery. A selling exhibition of Alan Craxford’s jewellery will be available at Josef’s gallery until 21st December. Alan’s book will be available to buy from Josef Koppmann for £45, or directly online - link in bio 🔗

I’m excited to share via @alanjohncrax that ‘In Search of the Blindingly Obvious’ - his first book is released on the 20 November from ArtCircus books, which will be followed by a selling exhibition of his work at the Josef Koppmann Gallery, Oxo Tower Wharf, London. IN SEARCH OF THE BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS By Alan Craxford YouCaxton/Art Circus Publishers ISBN: 978-1-915972-66-8 Retail price: £45 Pre orders via ArtCircus Books - link in my bio.   In this, Alan Craxford’s first book, he shares a unique insight into his artistic life. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is an artist, designer, jeweller, silversmith, engraver, teacher, thinker and an inspiration to those who aspire to create. Acknowledged for his precision and mastery of precious metals and gemstones, his aim has always been to work with the inner creative worlds to manifest beautiful artefacts that speak to those who care to understand.   Through the two parts of this book, Alan shares stories that illustrate the journey of his work and inspiration. Each piece – however modest or grand – comes from a place of meaning and it is clear that making beautiful, individual objects has been his spiritual practice and life’s endeavour.   Exhibition and Works for Sale: 5 – 21 December Josef Koppmann Gallery Unit 1.06, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH   An accompanying selling exhibition of Alan Craxford’s jewellery, silversmithing and framed papercut artworks will be held at the @josefkoppmann Gallery, on the first floor level of @oxotowerwharf , overlooking the River Thames. This is a unique opportunity to purchase the final works from Alan’s archive collection. Copies of the book will also be available at the exhibition. 📷 Alan Craxford - Star Spinning Bowl credit @simonbarmitt Summer Reflections Pendant - @simonbarmitt @janicehosegood @thegoldsmithscompany @goldsmithsfair #exhibition #londonevents #jewellery