GJEPC Artisan Awards 2023 occasion in Mumbai showcased distinctive expertise and creativity of jewelry designers from throughout the nation and around the globe.
There is a need to shape the future through design improvements stated Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
“While India’s global leadership in the gem and jewellery business is an established fact, we need to shape the future where India is revered for its aesthetic artistry, design innovation and commitment to exquisite craftsmanship,” he stated on the event of GJEPC Artisan Awards 2023 occasion in Mumbai.
“To cater to the evolving demands of the global market, we need a fresh wave of young and talented designers who eulogise the preferences of the millennial and Generation Z consumers. Their innovative approaches and creative sensibilities will shape the industry’s future trajectory,” he stated.
Mr. Shah additional added, “The Artisan Awards is one of the initiatives that nurtures talent, fuels inspiration, and encourages the next generation of jewellery designers to push the boundaries of their imagination. In a rapidly evolving gem and jewellery industry where innovation and fresh perspectives reign supreme, the Artisan Awards serves as a launching pad for emerging designers to make their mark.”
The GJEPC on Friday gave away Artisan Awards 2023 in its pursuit to establish new skills for churning out distinctive jewelry designs for the worldwide markets.
The occasion showcased distinctive expertise and creativity of jewelry designers from throughout the nation and around the globe.
Artisan Awards is an endeavour that goals to present a platform for artistic jewelry designers and trade professionals to maximise their individualistic and artistic concepts in jewelry design, GJEPC stated.
Since its inception, the Artisan Awards has obtained a whole of 4,200 submissions from artists spanning numerous genres and kinds. These submissions have been reviewed and evaluated, culminating within the collection of 178 finalists.
Among the finalists, 55 people emerged as winners, gaining recognition for his or her creative prowess. For the present 12 months, Artisan Awards witnessed over 600 entries pouring in from 26 cities throughout India, in addition to from areas overseas, together with the Middle East, North America, and Europe. The Artisan Award continues to appeal to a numerous vary of artists from around the globe, GJEPC stated.
Milan Chokshi, Convener of the Promotion, Marketing & Business Development Sub-committee, GJEPC, stated, “Every year, we strive to exceed expectations and inspire participants to unleash their creativity and showcase their individuality through The Artisan Awards. By pushing the boundaries of conventional jewellery-making, we seek to create designs that captivate both the domestic and global markets.”
Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director, GIA India stated, “ It’s interesting that the participation was in the form of 600 entries from 26 cities across four countries – a marker of the ever-increasing outreach of GJEPC for including the rapidly expanding Indian gem and jewellery industry’s members into all its initiatives.”
