Silvia Weidenbach

Silvia Weidenbach is a Lecturer in Silversmithing & Jewellery at The Glasgow School of Art, where she pioneers the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with digital technologies such as haptic devices and artificial intelligence. She also holds teaching roles at the London College of Fashion.

• Education: Royal College of Art (PhD)
• Research Focus: Digital craft, AI applications in jewellery, museum-object interactions

Her practice spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum (first Gilbert Collection Artist-in-Residence), National Museum Scotland, and Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Key themes include sensory engagement with heritage, algorithmic ornamentation, and reinterpreting historical techniques through computational methods.

Recent academic outputs demonstrate expertise in:

• Digital-physical interfaces in craft (2017-2024)
• AI applications in artistic production (2021-2024)
• Museum technology integration (2018-2023)
• Adornment theory and architectural parallels (2020-2024)

Awards and recognitions include:

• First Gilbert Collection Artist-in-Residence
• Permanent collection inclusions at four major museums

Active in exhibition curation and guest talks, she explores intersections between digital design, material culture, and institutional frameworks.