The main inspirations for my work are the aesthetics of form, structure and material composition. Earlier in my career I worked worked with traditional metals incorporating solid geometric compositions, but latterly became driven to find a material to work with that would have a more organic and textured quality.
My most recent collection investigate the properties of stainless steel mesh, a material that is rarely used in contemporary studio jewellery.
By exploiting the qualities of the mesh, pushing the limits of the material, light and elegant pieces have been created from a source that in its original form can be regarded as rigid and plain.
The construction is light and minimal, and the surface design has been inspired by fluid patterns that can be found within nature. The combination of fine gold and silver fixed within the beauty of the steel mesh has created juxtapositions that are unique within contemporary designs.
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Stainless steel and fine gold brooch
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Stainless steel and fine gold ring with18ct gold ring
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Stainless steel with fine gold flecks brooch
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Stainless steel and fine gold/fine Silver earrings
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| Education |
Higher National Diploma in Design Crafts, University Of Central England. |
Certificate in Education, Post 16, University of Plymouth |
MA in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products, University of central England (school of jewellery) |
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| Jewellery Experience |
Gallery Exhibitions Have Included:
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Royal Birmingham Society of Arts
- Hugo Barclay, Brighton
- Facets, Dartmouth
Galleries I Have Supplied Include:
- Argenteus, London, Birmingham
- Diana Porter, Bristol
- Dartington, Devon
- Royal Exchange, Manchester
- Tom Foolery, London
International Trade Shows Where I Have Exhibited:
- Spring Fair, NEC
- Top Drawer, London
- International Jewellery, London
- British Craft Trade Show, Harrogate
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| Teaching & Lecturing Experience |
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1995 - 2005 Jewellery Lecturer Plymouth College of Art and Design
2006 - 2010 Private Jewellery Workshop Classes, held above the gallery and limited to 4 people (see workshop classes)
- Experience in teaching in Jewellery and Design Crafts from BA Degree to Foundation level
- Created and delivered modules and briefs
- Structured, administered and delivered a programme of ongoing tutorials and feedback sessions related to specific assignment briefs
- Assessed students at all levels
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| Memberships |
- Association for Contemporary Jewellers
- Federation of small businesses
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