Friday 2 October 2015

Kathaline Page-Guth: A New Unique Jewellery Brand from Florence

We love what we do and we also love working with start-ups. Here's a recent press release we wrote for Kathaline Page-Guth, a new, online brand of luxury jewellery that is launching today. I wish we were in Florence to pop open a bottle of champagne with her!



Kathaline Page-Guth, a fine jewellery designer based in Florence, Italy, will be unveiling her new online store on the 30th September 2015.

Through her designs, Kathaline, who was born in Geneva in 1961 and has studied at the Gemological Institute of America, explores the female world, drawing inspiration from her own personal experiences, travels and passion for ancient geometry, cultural contaminations and precious materials.

To mark the occasion, the new luxury brand, which proposes an exclusive, limited edition range of handcrafted designer rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants and broches, will be launching four distinctive collections:

Empowered is a unique range of assertive, statement pieces, showcasing an eclectic selection of designs with meticulous artisanal accents. The height of the collection is the striking ‘Claw’ ring, featuring a generous, London Blue Topaz stone in a Diamond pavé, feline claw setting.
           Empowered collection: Claw ring         
                         
Glamourous and indulgent, the Burlesque collection is the epitome of feminine sensuality and luxury. The range features a sophisticated, ‘Passementerie’ ring with curvaceous, snake-like lines, punctuated with a shimmering array of brilliant cut, white or black Diamonds.

                                            Burlesque collection: Passementerie ring

In Alter Ego, the designer explores the dark side of the female psyche, expressed through glinting shark’s teeth and striking geometric forms. One of the highlights of the collection is the 18 karat yellow gold, ‘KATI ring, featuring a distinctive, circular motif with brilliant cut diamond accents.
Alter Ego collection: Claw ring

As the name dictates, the Romance collection, pampers to the gentler side of a woman’s nature. And it is here that the designer gives free reign to her creativity, crafting unusual, playful and extravagant designs of a timeless yet contemporary quality. One of these pieces is ‘Greedy’, an exquisitely colourful dragon broach, made of a striking array of minute Tourmaline cabochons, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Diamond pavé, and a single Chrysoprase briolette.
                                                                                
                                   Romance collection: Greedy brooch

“I wanted to create a collection that expresses the true spirit of the modern-day woman. An independent woman who knows what she wants; a woman who doesn’t have to wait for a man to buy her a ring or a special piece of jewellery. For me, a piece of fine jewellery is more than just an ornamental accessory. It’s a rare and valuable work of art; a symbolic and emotional investment piece to be worn and treasured for generations to come”, states Kathaline Page-Guth about her new collection.

Each piece is made entirely in Italy, by highly skilled Florentine artisans, using only the finest quality materials, and all of the diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones are ethically sourced and certified through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).

Kathaline Page-Guth jewellery is available on the official website and in selected online stores, with prices ranging from €2000 to €24.000.

For further information visit www.kathalinepageguth.com
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Press contact
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Kathaline Page-Guth
Tel : +39 335 5355110
To download high resolution images, please click here.

About Kathaline Page Guth

Born to Hungarian and American parents, in 1961, Kathaline Page-Guth grew up in Geneva, where she first studied Art. After graduating in Business Administration, in 1982 she moved to Milan where she worked as an Art Director at an advertising agency for five years, continuing to design and create in her own free time.

She finally went freelance and channelled her passion for design, aesthetics, luxury objects, cultural crossovers and pattern making into everything, from furniture and home objects, to fabrics and clothes.

Kathaline’s move to Florence in 1997 was a real turning point in her career. It was here that she came into contact with the Florentine ateliers and, under the mentorship of Simone Rucellai, began to learn the prestigious art of fine jewellery making.

Convinced this was the ideal way to vent her obsession with sacred geometry, symbols, history and intercultural aesthetics, she enrolled on a number of courses at the Gemmological Institute of America and began designing and creating her own jewellery collection.

The Collection

This exclusive range of limited edition jewellery is inspired by the raw and multi-faceted vitality of the female experience. Women’s desires, sexuality and emotions, embodied in luxurious yet understated designs that express the dynamic and independent spirit of the modern-day woman.
Meticulously crafted heirlooms that aren’t necessarily worn just on special occasions or chosen for us by someone else, but sophisticated pieces that radiate the true essence and complexity of who we are.

Fine jewellery designed by a woman for women.

Workmanship

For Kathaline Page-Guth a piece of fine jewellery is more than an ornamental accessory. It’s a rare and valuable work of art; a symbolic and emotional investment piece to be worn and treasured for generations to come.

This is why every design is handcrafted with the utmost care and precision by highly skilled artisans, trained in the century-old goldsmith tradition for which Florence is so renowned.
Each piece is made from only the finest quality materials and all of our diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones are ethically sourced and certified through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).




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Thursday 10 July 2014

Art in the Park debut in Jephson Gardens

For the first time ever, Jephson Gardens will become the stage of an exciting
contemporary art fest with cultural activities and events for all the family.



A Gentle Stroll by Kim and Paul Ingvar

On 2nd-3rd of August, Leamington StudioArtists (LSA) will be holding Leamington’s first ever Art in the Park event in Jephson Gardens.

Sponsored by LSA and the Warwickshire District Council Arts Development Grant scheme, the two-day event will be showcasing an eclectic selection of painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, jewellery, live music, dance, theatre and demonstrations by local and regional artists.

Tree carving by Graham Jones

Among the many artists involved will be Birmingham sculptor, Graham Jones, who will be creating a chainsaw sculpture live, and Leamington artist, Sonia Bubliatis, whose works are currently on show at Ryton Gardens, will be presenting an installation of her ‘log canvases’ created using recovered or dying wood.

A 'log canvas' by Sonia Bubliatis

Kim and Paul Ingvar of KPI Images, will be presenting a fascinating series of digital works, featuring surreal and ‘otherworldy’ images of some of Leamington’s key landmarks, whilst Caroline Gatehouse and pointillist artist Bryan Kelly will be exhibiting a selection of paintings inspired by landscapes and nature.

The Yellow House by Bryan Kelly
Ceramicist and glassworker, Gabrielle Rucinski, whose works have been included in the famous Wedgewood ‘Artisans Collection’, will be running a free pot making activity, where people of all ages can create their own pot to take home and keep. At the end of the weekend, the pots will be taken to be fired and participants will be able to collect them from Gallery150, in 9 Livery Street, Leamington.


Local organisation Swirls, who promote collaboration between schools, providing a wide range of engaging learning activities, will be presenting Birdsong, an exhibition of art works created by South Leamington Schools, in the Glasshouse.

At 3-5:45 pm on Saturday afternoon, Heartbreak Productions will be holding a free performance of their innovative adaption of Macbeth, directed by Oliver Hume.

A scene from Macbeth, performed by Heartbreak Productions
Sponsored by Wright HassallBRINK Productions, will be bringing a dynamic, urban edge to the event with a live painting demo in the Pump Room Gardens. During the event, Leamington’s iconic bandstand will be ‘wrapped’ in canvas and the creativity of five of the UK’s top street artists will be unleased to create a colourful contemporary mural that will be visible from every angle. The entire event will be documented in a stop motion video.

A contemporary mural by Brink Productions
Children will also be able to take part in a balloon art card competition, where they will be able to decorate their cards and launch their balloons throughout the weekend or in the group balloon launch on the last day of the event. The winners will be the art cards that are sent back or phoned in as having travelled the furthest distance. People can also report and/or photograph their balloon art finds by posting them on the Art in the Park LSA Twitter or Facebook page. The prizes have been kindly donated by WH Smiths Leamington.

As well as these events, there will also be live SalsaHair Art by Jane Ward and garden-inspired body painting.

Long-standing LSA member, Mo Finnessey, who is the mind behind the event said:  “The idea for Art in the Park came to me after seeing Art in Action, at Waterperry Gardens, in Oxford. It was so exciting to see so many artists doing live demonstrations of their work and I thought how wonderful it would be if LSA could hold an event like that in Jephson Gardens. There is such an active and vibrant, local arts community and it has always been my dream to organise an event where artists can promote their art or craft and engage directly with the public.”

Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend by St Mary’s Church, with the proceeds donated to Myton Hospice. Food and drink will also be available at the newly-opened ‘Larder’, in the Aviary.

If you would like to take part or would like to help at the event, please contact Carole Sleight on 07768 617081 or e-mail Carole@artinpark.co.uk.

Art in the Park will open its doors on Saturday, 2nd of August, from 11am-6pm andSunday, 3rd from 11am-4pm.

#artinthepark #leamington #art

Tuesday 27 May 2014

Leamington Studio Artists Seeking Artists & Crafters for Art in the Park





On the 2nd and 3rd of August 2014, Leamington Studio Artists (LSA), will be holding their first ‘Art in the Park’ event in Jephson Gardens.

As well as live painting, performance, music, activities, dance and theatre, the 2-day event will also be showcasing works of art by artists and crafters from across the region.

LSA currently have a variety of exhibition opportunities available and are calling on artists, working in any medium, to take part in the event.

To find our more or to book your Art Spot at a reduced price or for free, contact Carole Sleight on 07768 617081, e-mail: Carole@artinpark.co.uk, or pop into Gallery 150, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa. 

Download the flyer below to find out more.