Bek Genery is a jewellery maker whose work is shaped by a deep connection to coastal landscapes and the material qualities of metal. Influenced by time spent along the Kintyre coastline and the shores of East Anglia, her pieces often reflect the movement, texture and shifting nature of water.
Working with techniques such as reticulation, Genery transforms metal surfaces to evoke fluidity and erosion, often incorporating pearls, aquamarines and found elements that echo the tones and materials of the shoreline. Her practice is informed by a traditional, apprenticeship-based approach to learning, having developed her skills through working with a range of artisans.
Drawing on historical references—from Saxon metalwork to Byzantine craftsmanship—her jewellery explores themes of travel, exchange and symbolism, with pieces that act not only as adornment but as markers of connection and experience.
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Exhibition Two 13
Artist Statement:
“I feel deeply tidal as a person—things flow up and ebb away in our lives; some return, while others are gone in an instant.”