Gilles Jonemann

Born 13/01/1944 in Geneva (Switzerland).

• Sculptures
• Object design
• One-of-a-kind jewelry and limited editions.
• Founding member of the Ateliers de Fontblanche, in 1977.
• Guest speaker in various venues: schools, museums, etc.
• Took part in various seminars, meetings, colloquia, etc.
• Lecturer at the Haute École d’Arts Appliqués of the Canton of Neuchâtel, from 1995 to 2003.
• Regularly commissioned for design and craft development programmes: Africa, Indian Ocean, Central America, etc.
• Guest speaker at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs (ENSAD), Paris.

Awards and distinctions

• Diamonds International Awards, 1975.
• Diploma of honour, National Diamond Competition, 1979.
• 1st Prize, National Diamond Competition, 1977.
• Regional Grand Prize for the Crafts, 1979.
• Ordre des Arts et Lettres.
• Appointed Maître d’Art (Master of Art) 2004.