Jann Saven

 Visual Artist

Jann Saven

Photo Credit: Justin Munitz

Jann Saven was born in 1966, in Cape Town, South Africa. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts (HONS) Jewellery at Middlesex University in London, UK in 1992 and spent a residency year at Ruth Prowse Art School in Cape Town in 2016. Jann has worked both employed and independently as a jewellery designer and fine metalsmith, as well as in an architectural practice. She currently works from her studio in Woodstock, Cape Town as a visual artist.

Featured Work

Marriage of Madonna and Mistress 2
Sculpture
Kelp (ecklonia maxima); hemp thread

Sahasrara
Neckpiece
18ct Yellow Gold; Amethyst; Silk thread

Understudy
Sculpture
Kelp (ecklonia maxima); hemp thread

Spirit of the white tiger
Wristwear
9ct White Gold; Obsidian;
Labradorite beads; Silk thread

Body Wear
Neckpiece or wrist cuff
with separate longer necklace
Fine Silver; Hemp

Body Wear
as ornament
Fine Silver;
Hemp

Right by my side
Series of 18
Digital prints on archival paper
Each print 841mm x 524mm

At the bench
Jewellery Studio
Photo credit: Justin Munitz

Address

Francis Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Contact

hello@jannsaven.com

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