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Daphne Krinos

Jeweller
Published: 12.03.2025

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Since establishing her studio in 1982, Daphne Krinos has designed jewellery in her distinctive and recognisable style, drawing inspiration from cities, architecture, art, and early animation.
Daphne Krinos. Daphne Krinos
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Bio

Daphne Krinos studied at Middlesex University and established her studio practice in 1982. Since then, she has been designing and creating jewellery in her distinctive and recognisable style. Her work is featured in several public and private collections.
 

Statement

Metal is my language, and I love using oxidised or coated silver, and recycled gold. Colour is important in my practice, and I often use translucent stones in my work. I am inspired by cities, architecture, art and early animation. I enjoy photographing buildings, construction and demolition sites. The photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher, as well as sculptures by Donald Judd, and numerous modernist painters are an inspiration.

Having grown up in Greece I attribute my love of making to my grandfather who was a well-known poet, always surrounded by creative and inspiring people. Spending time with him, made me learn to appreciate materials, colours, and shapes. I was able to put all these early influences into practice after completing my design training in London. I have always strived to push myself forward with my bold and distinctive work and develop new ideas.

 

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2025:
2023:
Exhibition  07 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023  Oxidized.
2020:
Exhibition  13 Oct 2020 - 13 Oct 2020  Allison Explores the Daphne Krinos Collection.
2019:
Exhibition  14 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020  Winter's Tales.
Exhibition  25 Sep 2019 - 26 Oct 2019  Bauhaus, 100 Years and ....
2018:
Exhibition  08 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2019  Nature Redefined: Contemporary Explorations.
Exhibition  28 Apr 2018 - 09 Jun 2018  European Connections.
2017:
2016:
Exhibition  08 Nov 2016 - 15 Dec 2016  Spotlight by Daphne Krinos.
Exhibition  15 Apr 2016 - 08 May 2016  Earrings3.
2015:
Exhibition  13 Nov 2015 - 06 Dec 2015  Heavy Metal and Anthracite by Arthur Drooker and Daphne Krinos.
2014:
Exhibition  21 May 2014 - 29 Jun 2014  The Earring Show 2.
Exhibition  04 Apr 2014 - 04 May 2014  International Earring Exhibition.
2012:
2011:
Exhibition  13 Sep 2011 - 12 Nov 2011  Objects of Status, Power and Adornment.

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Book:  New Necklaces: 400+ Contemporary Designs. Nicolas EstradaPromopress:  United Kingdom,  2016
Book:  New Earrings: 500+ designs from around the world. Estrada, NicolasThames & Hudson:  Untied Kingdom,  2013
Book:  New Rings: 500+ Designs from Around the World by Nicolas Estrada. Estrada, NicolasThames & Hudson:  United Kingdom,  2011