The Main Exhibition

The main Gray Area exhibition was set in a well-lit showroom a number of miles outside the city centre. Exhibiting many pieces by the participating artists as well as some of Latin America’s finest, there was a bustling sense of interest in the air as many jewellers made deals with future exhibitors, selling pieces, too. National press made an appearance, with the organisers making a statement to the cameras, expressing their delight at the smooth running and success of the symposium. It was impressive to see such a wide variety of visitors present- not just jewellers but individuals with interest in the burgeoning scene including curators, students, collectors and also wide appreciation from family and friends. This night was clearly a landmark for international relations within the world of contemporary jewellery but it was also evidence of a distinct maturation of the exhibiting world.