Josie Chanfi
Silversmithing and Jewellery BA Hons
Glasgow School of Art
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Jewelry / Silversmithing
My location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Josie Chanfi
First Name: Josie
Last Name: Chanfi
University / College: Glasgow School of Art
Course / Program: Silversmithing and Jewellery BA Hons
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Jewelry / Silversmithing
My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
About
Josie Chanfi is a British-French-Comorian artist whose practice is inspired by her heritage and exploring the amalgamation of these cultures. Born in Bristol: a city full of art and culture, and where graffiti is a part of everyday life. This culture surrounded her upbringing and influenced Chanfi’s identity. Conversely, having never visited the Comoros islands, this side of her identity always fascinated her. Chanfi uses the medium of silversmithing and jewellery design to explore her heritage and identity. Josie Chanfi’s practice values sustainability and ethics as these are undoubtedly connected to her central theme and she believes these are of the utmost importance to the future of silversmithing and jewellery. In March of 2026 Chanfi was awarded a Bronze award at the annual GCDC awards for her 2D Conceptual Design regarding themes of colonisation of the Comoros Islands and Madagascar.
My work centers around my mixed identity, growing up in the UK and visiting France. I have not explored my Comorian heritage and this collection began my journey. Through visits to museums and archives, I researched Comorian design, tradition and history. There is a particular influence from the vivid shades and patterns noticed in some of these Comorian textiles. Colour becomes a central theme of the collection and I use spray paint to achieve these bright colours - further blending my Bristolian and Comorian identity. I use aluminium casting to create intricate and layered forms. Aluminium allows big and bold pieces to be lightweight and practical. The collection consists mainly of wearable pieces as I define jewellery to be a symbol of identity and memory. The act of wearing jewellery is intimately tied to the body and therefore the identity of the wearer.
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