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I design and
manufacture contemporary jewellery in both precious and
non precious materials. The inspiration behind my work
comes from an investigation of the colours, textures and
patterns found in cakes and sweets. I became interested in
confectionery as an inspiration source on a research trip
to New York and my interest increased when I travelled to
Paris later that year. I combine traditional jewellery
techniques with more modern ones to recreate the vibrant
colours and textures found in my source material.
My passion for colour and texture has lead
me to dye nylon monofilament and use brightly coloured
plastics which I heat form into softly rounded shapes and
combine with silver, corrugated with steel presses, to
match what can be found in the confectioners window. I
also incorporate different silver chains, small amounts of
gold, semi-precious stones and pearls in some of my pieces
to give an extra edge of preciousness.
My newest range that is evolving is a
collection of Sampler brooches, squares of silver
scattered with elements of chain, charms, beads and
stones, nylon monofilament, cold enamel filled domes and
different finishes.
I feel my work contributes an element of
fun to contemporary jewellery and also challenge the
public preconceptions of what jewellery is.
I have had a WASPs studio in Dundee since
before I graduated in 2004 and have been exhibiting across
the country since then.
exhibitions/shows
2004
Degree Show, Duncan of
Jordanstone, Dundee
New Designers, Islington, London
Velvet Boutique Fashion Shoot, London
Velvet Boutique Festival Design Fair, Edinburgh
Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
BraveArt Exhibition, Atrium Gallery, London
WASP’s Open Studio Days, Dundee
Christmas Exhibition, The Queens Gallery, Dundee
‘Merry Makers’ Exhibition, Rye Art Gallery, Rye
Christmas Exhibition, Gateway Gallery, Shrewsbury
SCRI Christmas Charity Fair
Velvet Boutique Christmas Event, Edinburgh
2005
The Richard Dennis Gallery,
Kensington Church Street, London
Gorgeous Things for Christmas, View From the Top, Nottingham
‘Treasure’ Gallery One, The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
‘Selection Box’ & Seasonal Exhibitions, The Platform Gallery,
Clitheroe, Lancs.
2006
’Apple of My Eye’ Valetines
Show, Rye Art Gallery, Rye
Spring Exhibition, The Queens Gallery, Dundee
Spring and Summer Exhibitions, Rye Art Gallery, Rye
Craft Point, The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
Spring Exhibition, View From the Top, Nottingham
The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Showcase, The Crawford Arts Centre, St Andrews
May Maker of the Month, Timespan Gallery, Helmsdale
forthcoming
exhibitions
September 2006 onwards CAJ,
Kyoto, Japan
7th and 8th Oct 2006 WASP’s
Open Studio Days, Dundee
Oct – Nov 2006 ‘Connections’, Galleria Luti,
Callander
Nov 06 – Jan 07 ‘gifted’, Crafts Gallery,
Royal Museum, Edinburgh
stockists
Rye Art Gallery, Rye
The Queens Gallery, Dundee
View From the Top, Nottingham
The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
Timespan Gallery, Helmsdale
Fisherton Mill Gallery, Salisbury
Fife Contemporary Art and Craft, St Andrews
Contemporary Art Jarfo (CAJ), Kyoto, Japan
Velvet Boutique – Online
Boutique,
www.velvetboutique.co.uk
Inspirit Interiors – Online Shop,
www.inspirit-interiors.co.uk
memberships
Association of Contemporary
Jewellery
Crafts Council National Register of Makers
Visual Arts Scotland
British Society of Enamellers
Axis Artists Database
press
The Courier and
Advertiser - 4th September 2004
Second Steps Portfolio 2 – BCF Books. 2004
The Press and Post – Issue 26, March 2005
Uptown Magazine – April 2005
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