2025-05-12

WOW Effect in Legnica – 33^rd International Jewellery Competition Concluded!

The winners of the 33^rd International Jewellery Competition, one of the most prestigious events dedicated to contemporary artistic jewellery in Europe, were announced during Saturday’s gala at the Legnica SILVER Festival 2025. The competition attracted 268 artists from 42 countries, with 44 works from 22 countries selected for the post-competition exhibition.

The Grand Prix of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage was awarded to Konstanze Prechtl (Austria) for her formal precision and clever interpretation of the concept of “flaw” as an aesthetic strength.
The Second Prize went to Antal Zilahi (Hungary) for his poetic, mirror-like brooch.
Third Prize was awarded to Into Niilo (Belgium) for a bold, conceptual necklace with a hidden message.

Polish artists were also among the awardees:
Sergiusz Kuchczyński was recognized for his work using everyday objects in the Lust series, and
Michalina Owczarek-Siwak received a distinction for an interactive object.

Awards and distinctions also went to artists from Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Argentina, and Slovakia.

The total prize pool amounted to nearly PLN 120,000, including 5 kg of silver granules sponsored by KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Partners of the competition included: Inhorgenta (Munich), Cluster Craft (London), YES Gallery, MYDAYBYDAY Gallery (Rome), Hopea, and the International Amber Association.

This year, the International Amber Association Award – consisting of 0.5 kg of Baltic amber and a solo exhibition at the IAA Gallery – was awarded to:

• Michael Berger (Germany)

The Association also granted three honourable mentions to:

• Donald Friedlich (USA)

• Klára Valušková (Slovakia)

• Elvira Cibotti (Argentina)

Artists awarded with honourable mentions will have the opportunity to present their works in a group exhibition at the International Amber Association Gallery.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all awarded artists and are proud to be part of the Legnica SILVER Festival!

???? The full list of winners is available at: silver.legnica.eu