The Glasgow 2014 medals, designed by The Glasgow School of Art lecturer and renowned jeweller and maker Jonathan Boyd, were unveiled tonight (Monday 14 April).
Jonathan Boyd with one of the medals he has designed for Glasgow 2014
Image courtesy of Glasgow 2014
Jonathan worked with a team of eleven specialist jeweller-makers at The Glasgow School of Art to hand make the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals through a series of complex and skilled processes meaning each one is truly unique.
“It’s a real honour to have been invited to design the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games medals,” says Boyd. As someone who is extremely proud to live in the city of Glasgow and an avid sports fan, I am thrilled to be given this opportunity. I hope I have designed something that stands proud as an interesting and unique object but, more importantly, something that celebrates each athlete’s individual achievement.”
“Each of the medals was
handmade in Glasgow by a group of internationally recognised jewellers. This
could only have been achieved at The Glasgow School of Art. It has been a
wonderful commission both for me and my colleagues in the Silversmithing and
Jewellery department.
handmade in Glasgow by a group of internationally recognised jewellers. This
could only have been achieved at The Glasgow School of Art. It has been a
wonderful commission both for me and my colleagues in the Silversmithing and
Jewellery department.
Silver, Gold and Bronze medals
Image courtesy of Glasgow 2014
The GSA has been has also been involved with the creation of the outfits that the medal bearers will wear. The Centre for Advanced Textiles printed the distinctive Glasgow 2014 Official Tartan material onto the silk fabric.
Glasgow 2014 PR Manager Kate McCheyne on 030 2014 0176 / 07557 565 423 kate.mccheyne@glasgow2014.com
Coveted medal every
athlete wants unveiled to mark 100 Days to Go to Glasgow 2014
They
are the Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes that are the focus of training and
commitment for 4,500 athletes across the Commonwealth and to mark 100 Days to
Go to the Opening Ceremony, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Medals were
revealed to the public for the first time.
are the Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes that are the focus of training and
commitment for 4,500 athletes across the Commonwealth and to mark 100 Days to
Go to the Opening Ceremony, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Medals were
revealed to the public for the first time.
The
medals were unveiled tonight (Monday 14
April) in spectacular style at Glasgow’s iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum which provided a stunning backdrop to the reveal.
medals were unveiled tonight (Monday 14
April) in spectacular style at Glasgow’s iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum which provided a stunning backdrop to the reveal.
The
unique awards are silver gilt (for the gold) silver and bronze – the
traditional make-up of medals at Commonwealth and Olympic events, and weigh in
at 100g each.
unique awards are silver gilt (for the gold) silver and bronze – the
traditional make-up of medals at Commonwealth and Olympic events, and weigh in
at 100g each.
They
have been designed by internationally renowned jeweller and maker Jonathan Boyd
who worked with a team of eleven specialist jeweller-makers at the prestigious
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) to hand make the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
through a series of complex and skilled processes meaning each one is truly
unique.
have been designed by internationally renowned jeweller and maker Jonathan Boyd
who worked with a team of eleven specialist jeweller-makers at the prestigious
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) to hand make the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
through a series of complex and skilled processes meaning each one is truly
unique.
They
were revealed at a special event which also recreated the medal procession
ceremony showing the ceremonial outfits to be worn by the male and female medal
bearers, the trays the medals will be placed in and specially created gifts which
will be given to the winning athletes.
were revealed at a special event which also recreated the medal procession
ceremony showing the ceremonial outfits to be worn by the male and female medal
bearers, the trays the medals will be placed in and specially created gifts which
will be given to the winning athletes.
The
creative team behind the medal ceremonies also includes Paul Hodgkiss, designer
of the wooden podiums, trays and gifts and fashion designer Kerry Nixon, who
designed the dresses worn by the female medal bearers and styled the male medal
bearers with the support of Harris Tweed who made the specially-commissioned
fabric.
creative team behind the medal ceremonies also includes Paul Hodgkiss, designer
of the wooden podiums, trays and gifts and fashion designer Kerry Nixon, who
designed the dresses worn by the female medal bearers and styled the male medal
bearers with the support of Harris Tweed who made the specially-commissioned
fabric.
The
design team has drawn inspiration from many elements of Scotland including the
Isle of Harris itself to the parks of Glasgow. Incorporating the unique and
iconic Harris Tweed fabric into the Medal Ceremony demonstrated the age-old
tradition and artisan skills of the weavers in a modern and contemporary
setting.
design team has drawn inspiration from many elements of Scotland including the
Isle of Harris itself to the parks of Glasgow. Incorporating the unique and
iconic Harris Tweed fabric into the Medal Ceremony demonstrated the age-old
tradition and artisan skills of the weavers in a modern and contemporary
setting.
The event gave a glimpse of the moments of a lifetime for winning
athletes which will be broadcast around the globe and highlighted the talents
of three designers who have come together to create a beautiful and unique
Glasgow 2014 Medal Ceremony which will be seen by a global audience of 1.5
billion.
athletes which will be broadcast around the globe and highlighted the talents
of three designers who have come together to create a beautiful and unique
Glasgow 2014 Medal Ceremony which will be seen by a global audience of 1.5
billion.
GSA has been involved with developing both the medals
and the dress fabrics with the school’s Centre for Advanced Textiles printing
the distinctive Glasgow 2014 Official Tartan material onto the silk fabric.
and the dress fabrics with the school’s Centre for Advanced Textiles printing
the distinctive Glasgow 2014 Official Tartan material onto the silk fabric.
Former Commonwealth Gold Medallist and TV
presenter Iwan Thomas hosted the event which also featured Scotland’s most
decorated athlete, Allan Wells, MBE and aspiring future athletics star Joseph
Amouzou, 18, who attends The Glasgow School of Sport. Joseph is the reigning Under
20 Indoor Triple Jump champion and hopes to compete in future Commonwealth
Games.
presenter Iwan Thomas hosted the event which also featured Scotland’s most
decorated athlete, Allan Wells, MBE and aspiring future athletics star Joseph
Amouzou, 18, who attends The Glasgow School of Sport. Joseph is the reigning Under
20 Indoor Triple Jump champion and hopes to compete in future Commonwealth
Games.
The
event was also attended by Glasgow 2014 Games Partners and representatives of
business and civic Scotland.
event was also attended by Glasgow 2014 Games Partners and representatives of
business and civic Scotland.
Chairman
of Glasgow 2014, Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT, who spoke at the ceremony said:
of Glasgow 2014, Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT, who spoke at the ceremony said:
“These medals are the coveted prize that all the athletes coming
to compete at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have in their sights – the
ultimate reward for all those years of toil, training and dedication. Our
medals are unlike any I have seen before and are a unique representation of the
stunning, contemporary vision of Scotland that will be beamed around the
world. With just 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony, the stage is
now well and truly set for an outstanding XX Commonwealth Games.”
to compete at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have in their sights – the
ultimate reward for all those years of toil, training and dedication. Our
medals are unlike any I have seen before and are a unique representation of the
stunning, contemporary vision of Scotland that will be beamed around the
world. With just 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony, the stage is
now well and truly set for an outstanding XX Commonwealth Games.”
Michael Cavanagh, Chairman of Commonwealth Games
Scotland, said:
Scotland, said:
“To win a Commonwealth Games medal is one of
the highlights of any athlete’s career, but to win a medal on home soil would
be something else and mean so much more. Since Scotland was awarded the Games
in 2007, athletes across the country have aspired to be a part of Team Scotland
at Glasgow 2014 and I am sure we will see some truly awe inspiring performances,
as they aim to realise their dreams in just over 100 days and make Scotland
very proud.”
the highlights of any athlete’s career, but to win a medal on home soil would
be something else and mean so much more. Since Scotland was awarded the Games
in 2007, athletes across the country have aspired to be a part of Team Scotland
at Glasgow 2014 and I am sure we will see some truly awe inspiring performances,
as they aim to realise their dreams in just over 100 days and make Scotland
very proud.”
Shona Robison, Minister for Commonwealth Games and
Sport, said:
Sport, said:
“”It is fantastic to see the medals for
the Glasgow Commonwealth Games revealed. They look absolutely stunning
and I’m sure that all the athletes, who have worked so hard to get here and
compete, will be honoured to receive one of these medals. The Games are
proving a great showcase for Scottish designers from these fantastic medals
designed by Jonathan Boyd, to the wooden quaichs by Paul Hodgkiss and the
dresses for the female medal bearers by Kerry Nixon.
the Glasgow Commonwealth Games revealed. They look absolutely stunning
and I’m sure that all the athletes, who have worked so hard to get here and
compete, will be honoured to receive one of these medals. The Games are
proving a great showcase for Scottish designers from these fantastic medals
designed by Jonathan Boyd, to the wooden quaichs by Paul Hodgkiss and the
dresses for the female medal bearers by Kerry Nixon.
“We are celebrating 100 days to go today before
we are host to the largest sporting and cultural event ever seen in
Scotland. The final pieces are all coming together as we get ready to
deliver the best Games ever and to showcase Scotland on a global stage. “
we are host to the largest sporting and cultural event ever seen in
Scotland. The final pieces are all coming together as we get ready to
deliver the best Games ever and to showcase Scotland on a global stage. “
Councilor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City
Council, said:
Council, said:
“100
Days to Go is the last lap on our preparations for the Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games, the biggest event in the city’s history. It is very
fitting that we celebrate this landmark by unveiling these fantastic medals,
which will reflect modern Glasgow when we host the Games this summer, and I
would like to offer my congratulations to the designer, Jonathan Boyd.”
Days to Go is the last lap on our preparations for the Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games, the biggest event in the city’s history. It is very
fitting that we celebrate this landmark by unveiling these fantastic medals,
which will reflect modern Glasgow when we host the Games this summer, and I
would like to offer my congratulations to the designer, Jonathan Boyd.”
Jonathan
Boyd said:
Boyd said:
“It’s a real honour to have been invited to design the
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games medals. As someone who is extremely proud to
live in the city of Glasgow and an avid sports fan, I am thrilled to be given
this opportunity. I hope I have designed something that stands proud as an
interesting and unique object but, more importantly, something that celebrates
each athlete’s individual achievement.”
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games medals. As someone who is extremely proud to
live in the city of Glasgow and an avid sports fan, I am thrilled to be given
this opportunity. I hope I have designed something that stands proud as an
interesting and unique object but, more importantly, something that celebrates
each athlete’s individual achievement.”
Kerry
Nixon said:
Nixon said:
“I’m delighted to be a part of the Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games. It’s a huge honour for me to design and now showcase
the Medal Bearer’s dress and represent my hometown of Glasgow at such an
exciting time for the City.”
Commonwealth Games. It’s a huge honour for me to design and now showcase
the Medal Bearer’s dress and represent my hometown of Glasgow at such an
exciting time for the City.”
Paul
Hodgkiss said:
Hodgkiss said:
“It is a real honour being
asked to design and create the athletes gifts, medal trays and podiums.
asked to design and create the athletes gifts, medal trays and podiums.
I
am so very proud that the winning athletes will experience an atmosphere we
have helped to create in my home city and that they will take home with them
not only good memories but, literally, a little piece of Glasgow.”
am so very proud that the winning athletes will experience an atmosphere we
have helped to create in my home city and that they will take home with them
not only good memories but, literally, a little piece of Glasgow.”
ENDS
Note to Editors
1.
The Commonwealth Games is an international,
multi-sport event involving 71 teams of athletes from the Commonwealth of
Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years.
Glasgow 2014 will be the 20th Commonwealth Games and will be held from 23 July
to 3 August. It will feature 17 sports in 11 days of competition with 261 medal
events on show. The Games will play host to 4500 athletes and sell 1,000,000
tickets with the event aided by an army of up to 15,000 local volunteers.
Glasgow 2014 Ltd is the official name for the Organising Committee tasked with
delivering the Games in partnership with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City
Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland.
The Commonwealth Games is an international,
multi-sport event involving 71 teams of athletes from the Commonwealth of
Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years.
Glasgow 2014 will be the 20th Commonwealth Games and will be held from 23 July
to 3 August. It will feature 17 sports in 11 days of competition with 261 medal
events on show. The Games will play host to 4500 athletes and sell 1,000,000
tickets with the event aided by an army of up to 15,000 local volunteers.
Glasgow 2014 Ltd is the official name for the Organising Committee tasked with
delivering the Games in partnership with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City
Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland.
2.
Glasgow
2014’s other official partner level sponsors are Longines, SSE, Virgin Media
and BP. For more information on Glasgow 2014’s full sponsor family, please
visit http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/our-sponsors
Glasgow
2014’s other official partner level sponsors are Longines, SSE, Virgin Media
and BP. For more information on Glasgow 2014’s full sponsor family, please
visit http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/our-sponsors
3.
Originally from Aberdeen, Jonathan
Mathew Boyd graduated with a BA from Glasgow School of Art and then later with
an MA at the Royal College of Art in London before returning to Glasgow to
lecture at the GSA while also working as a jewellery designer. Examples of his
work can be viewed at www.jonathanmathewboyd.com. The medals have been
handmade by Jonathan Boyd, Helen Marriott, Andrew Lamb, Anna Gordon, Nigel
Munro, Yusuke Yamamoto, Satoko Takemura, Rhona McCallum, Malin Winberg, Shona
Guthrie and Michael Pell from the Silversmithing and Jewellery department at
the Glasgow School of Art.
Originally from Aberdeen, Jonathan
Mathew Boyd graduated with a BA from Glasgow School of Art and then later with
an MA at the Royal College of Art in London before returning to Glasgow to
lecture at the GSA while also working as a jewellery designer. Examples of his
work can be viewed at www.jonathanmathewboyd.com. The medals have been
handmade by Jonathan Boyd, Helen Marriott, Andrew Lamb, Anna Gordon, Nigel
Munro, Yusuke Yamamoto, Satoko Takemura, Rhona McCallum, Malin Winberg, Shona
Guthrie and Michael Pell from the Silversmithing and Jewellery department at
the Glasgow School of Art.
4.
The
Glasgow School of Art is internationally recognised
as one of Europe’s leading university-level institutions for creative education
and research in fine art, design and architecture. At the heart of a vibrant,
creative artistic community, it provides an energetic environment in which new
ideas flourish. GSA researchers produce work that influences world culture by
generating new knowledge through creativity and conceptual thinking, and the
GSA supports economic growth through knowledge exchange and the application of
creativity and innovation. In 2012 the GSA opened its first overseas campus, a
collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Among its many
celebrated alumni the GSA counts a whole host of Turner Prize winners and nominees, award-winning architects such
as Gareth Hoskins, leading
international fashion designers including Jonathan Saunders, product designers such as Timorous Beasties, and product design
engineering graduates including MESO
and 4c Design, the Head of
Design at Jaguar Landrover (Ian Callum),
senior designers at Amazon/Kindle US (Jonathan
Biddle) and Dyson, (Paul Reid),
and winner of the 2012 James Dyson Award, (Dan Watson).
The
Glasgow School of Art is internationally recognised
as one of Europe’s leading university-level institutions for creative education
and research in fine art, design and architecture. At the heart of a vibrant,
creative artistic community, it provides an energetic environment in which new
ideas flourish. GSA researchers produce work that influences world culture by
generating new knowledge through creativity and conceptual thinking, and the
GSA supports economic growth through knowledge exchange and the application of
creativity and innovation. In 2012 the GSA opened its first overseas campus, a
collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Among its many
celebrated alumni the GSA counts a whole host of Turner Prize winners and nominees, award-winning architects such
as Gareth Hoskins, leading
international fashion designers including Jonathan Saunders, product designers such as Timorous Beasties, and product design
engineering graduates including MESO
and 4c Design, the Head of
Design at Jaguar Landrover (Ian Callum),
senior designers at Amazon/Kindle US (Jonathan
Biddle) and Dyson, (Paul Reid),
and winner of the 2012 James Dyson Award, (Dan Watson).
5.
More than 1,380 iconic Gold,
Silver and Bronze will be awarded at 261 medal ceremonies to be held during the
Games.
More than 1,380 iconic Gold,
Silver and Bronze will be awarded at 261 medal ceremonies to be held during the
Games.
6. Highlights
from Kerry Nixon’s Bio: 2012 – 2013 – Celebrity Stylist to Joanne Froggart
(Downton Abbey) Emmy Awards LA and MyAnna Buring (Twilight Breaking Dawn) movie
premiere London & LA; 2012 – International Finalist – HSBC Start-up Stars;
2011 – Lead designer – Innova Bespoke Tailoring (launch in Glasgow 2011); 2011
– Kerry Nixon Collection launched for Paris Fashion Week; 2010 – Vidler &
Nixon Collection showcased (for fifth season) in Harrods designer studio; 2010
– Vidler & Nixon full Harrods Advertorial in Vogue, Tatler and Hello
Couture; 2010 – Uk Finalist,
British Council Young Fashion Entrepreneur 2010; 2010 – Tokyo Design Week,
Japan. Tour and Commission by
Textiles Scotland/Visit Scotland; 2009 – Vidler & Nixon “Marie” coat
showcased in In Style,and Vogue as a fashion forward trend of the year.
from Kerry Nixon’s Bio: 2012 – 2013 – Celebrity Stylist to Joanne Froggart
(Downton Abbey) Emmy Awards LA and MyAnna Buring (Twilight Breaking Dawn) movie
premiere London & LA; 2012 – International Finalist – HSBC Start-up Stars;
2011 – Lead designer – Innova Bespoke Tailoring (launch in Glasgow 2011); 2011
– Kerry Nixon Collection launched for Paris Fashion Week; 2010 – Vidler &
Nixon Collection showcased (for fifth season) in Harrods designer studio; 2010
– Vidler & Nixon full Harrods Advertorial in Vogue, Tatler and Hello
Couture; 2010 – Uk Finalist,
British Council Young Fashion Entrepreneur 2010; 2010 – Tokyo Design Week,
Japan. Tour and Commission by
Textiles Scotland/Visit Scotland; 2009 – Vidler & Nixon “Marie” coat
showcased in In Style,and Vogue as a fashion forward trend of the year.
7. Paul Hodgkiss completed his apprenticeship
with outstanding cabinet makers, Piers Kettlewell, where the highly skilled
craftsman taught him how to work with wood to the highest quality. Paul
Hodgkiss designs was established in 1986 and until 1991 the company exclusively
designed and produced exceptionally high quality furniture, shop
/bar/restaurant fittings. Paul re-established his business in 1994 with his new
designs, inspired by sights and experiences during his travels. Building on his
already solid reputation, the company created stylish interiors for the likes
of Monkey bar, cafe antipasti, Bouzy Rouge. The company now produces Paul’s designs for
its showroom, allowing him the time to pursue his passion of designing for
client’s challenging bespoke projects.
with outstanding cabinet makers, Piers Kettlewell, where the highly skilled
craftsman taught him how to work with wood to the highest quality. Paul
Hodgkiss designs was established in 1986 and until 1991 the company exclusively
designed and produced exceptionally high quality furniture, shop
/bar/restaurant fittings. Paul re-established his business in 1994 with his new
designs, inspired by sights and experiences during his travels. Building on his
already solid reputation, the company created stylish interiors for the likes
of Monkey bar, cafe antipasti, Bouzy Rouge. The company now produces Paul’s designs for
its showroom, allowing him the time to pursue his passion of designing for
client’s challenging bespoke projects.
8.
The Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust
(SCGYT), an official charity partner of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, helps young
Scottish sportspeople to improve and make use of their abilities as athletes,
sports coaches, sports administrators and referees, umpires and judges – by way
of grants, bursaries, loans or otherwise.
The Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust
(SCGYT), an official charity partner of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, helps young
Scottish sportspeople to improve and make use of their abilities as athletes,
sports coaches, sports administrators and referees, umpires and judges – by way
of grants, bursaries, loans or otherwise.
9.
Glasgow 2014, the Commonwealth Games
Federation and UNICEF are working together in an exciting partnership that will
transform the lives of children in Scotland and throughout the Commonwealth.
Using the power of sport and culture this unique partnership aims to inspire,
enable and empower the children of the Commonwealth to be the best they can be.
Glasgow 2014, the Commonwealth Games
Federation and UNICEF are working together in an exciting partnership that will
transform the lives of children in Scotland and throughout the Commonwealth.
Using the power of sport and culture this unique partnership aims to inspire,
enable and empower the children of the Commonwealth to be the best they can be.
10. For further information please contact Glasgow 2014 PR Manager Kate
McCheyne on 030 2014 0176 / 07557 565 423 kate.mccheyne@glasgow2014.com
or Matthew Williams on 030 2014 0133 / 07557 322490 matthew.williams@glasgow2014.com
McCheyne on 030 2014 0176 / 07557 565 423 kate.mccheyne@glasgow2014.com
or Matthew Williams on 030 2014 0133 / 07557 322490 matthew.williams@glasgow2014.com