Silverware

Wayne Victor Meeten has been a Goldsmith / Silversmith for over 25 years, and has an MA with Distinction.
In his post graduate year he studied at the top craft and design school of Japan, The Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music, the sister college to the Royal College of Art London.

Here he was honoured to be taught by three National Treasures Norio Tamagawa, Masanobu Kitoh and Professor Itoh - the most accomplished and skilful craftsman in Japan. He learnt the true way of making Mokume Gane, Shibori, Hammer Chasing and Engraving to name just a few.

His design ideas are all based on his passion of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi kung movements which he has been teaching for 18 years. The forms that he wishes to create are heavily based on the principles and solid foundations of the Taoist philosophy which has the utmost respect for nature.

In 2010 Meeten was awarded first prize in the prestigious international Saul Bell Design and Craft Award in the USA, in his chosen field of hollow ware. He also took the Grand Prize in all major disciplines of Goldsmithing and Silversmithing. In 2011 he scooped the Grand Prize for the second time, something which has never been done before. The same year he was also awarded The Balvenie Master Craft Award for metal, where award judge Kevin McCloud of 'Grand Designs', described Meeten's work as "beautifully crafted forms, antiques of the future".

Meeten has his work in some of the finest collections around the world. At present he has a substantial waiting list for commissioned work.

Wayne Victor Meeten is mentored by Stephen Etheridge

Find out more about Wayne Victor Meeten at www.wvmstudio.com