Montreal, Canada
Catherine Zibo - CV
I create jewelry that is contemporary and at the same time respectful of the techniques and images that belong to the past. I actively explore the themes of European cultures and archaeology, symbolic and poetic visions, and diverse urban environments.
Languages of communication:
French, English, Russian (fluent)
German (pre-intermediate)
Dutch (elementary)
Education
2023
MASieraad SPRINGSCHOOL
The Netherlands
Springschool Magnitude
The initiative of a private jewellery design education institution MASieraad for students / graduates of art academies, artists, designers and teachers.
(Ruudt Peters, Liesbeth den Besten, Ted Noten, Aldo Bakker)
2022
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Two sides - one story
Mastering course
Pin mechanism and brooch back design
(Daniela Malev)
2019-2022
CVM / ÉJM
DEC - Jewelry
Vieux Montréal College and Montreal Jewelry School professional 3-year full-time education
2019
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Mastering courses - Vitreous Enamel
Enamel on copper (introduction)
Enamelling techniques
Cloisonné
(Aurélie Guillaume)
2018
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Mastering course - Basic jewelry techniques
Introduction into jewelry making: work in metal, chain, lost wax
(Aurélie Guillaume)
2002-2004
University of Humanities and Social Sciences (SPb, Russia)
Major in art history / minor in European languages
History and theory of arts and European languages (German).
Full-time studies
Exhibitions and Events
2023, April 6 - June 23
Les Boutiques Métiers d'Art
Québec, Canada
Printemps de la relève (Spring of Succession)
Young Québec artists' and artisans' juried expo-sale
The Historic collection rings and small series pieces on show
2022, May 31 - June 5
Galerie Noel Guyomarc'h
Montreal, Canada
Poussère d'Or (Gold Dust)
Graduates' expo with OOAK and small series jewelry conceived during the third year of Montreal Jewelry School studies.
The Patrimony and The Urban Collection on show
2022, May 20 - July 7
Baltimore Jewelry Center
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Transforming the Prototype
Juried group exhibition with unique rings created from vintage ring waxes.
My Fair Charlotte ring on show
2022, May 5 - June 30
CCBC Gallery & Online
Earring Show
Juried group online and gallery exhibition for designers making contemporary wearable art.
Curly Bubbly Belle earrings on show
2022, February 11 - March 26
Baltimore Jewelry Center
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
A Word After A Word
Juried group exhibition with unique pieces conceived around the theme of language.
The Foreign Word WIll Be My Sheath necklace on show
2021, June 1-6
Galerie Noel Guyomarc'h
Montreal, Canada
Jouer avec le feu (Playing With Fire)
Graduates' expo showing pieces from the 1st and 2nd year students of École de Joaillerie de Montréal along the graduates' collections
2020, October 16 - November 6
Gallery of Montreal Jewelry School, Canada
Students' exhibition of 1st and 2nd years
One-of-a-kind and reproduced pieces of jewelry
Prizes
2022
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Excellence award for research and development
(The Patrimony graduation project)
2021
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Excellence award in jewelry drawing
(with Catherine Villeneuve)
2021
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Excellence award, 2nd year
2020
École de Joaillerie de Montréal
Excellence award, 1st year
Publications
2022
UPPERCASE Magazine #52
Catherine Zibo: Feeling The City
p.18
Sources of inspiration and the creative process