Information - Jewellery Collections
Each collection is created using an individual point of inspirational.
This is either set through my own design processes, via gallery themes, or a bespoke client request.
All pieces are made to order. Contact : [email protected]
This is either set through my own design processes, via gallery themes, or a bespoke client request.
All pieces are made to order. Contact : [email protected]
Shoreline
Materials: enamel on silver / gold cloisonne wires / diamonds
Techniques: Cloisonne / en plein enamel
Size: various
STATEMENT
The Shoreline Collection echos a beachcomber aesthetic. Who doesn't marvel at the beauty and simplicity of found treasure on a sandy shore !
The precious qualities of natural forms are captured in the smooth surfaces of fine enamel. The underlying metal surface is textured with subtle hand engraved patterns and the selective colour palette portrays a contemporary modernist feel to the range. More styles will be added to this collection, the theme is ongoing.
Techniques: Cloisonne / en plein enamel
Size: various
STATEMENT
The Shoreline Collection echos a beachcomber aesthetic. Who doesn't marvel at the beauty and simplicity of found treasure on a sandy shore !
The precious qualities of natural forms are captured in the smooth surfaces of fine enamel. The underlying metal surface is textured with subtle hand engraved patterns and the selective colour palette portrays a contemporary modernist feel to the range. More styles will be added to this collection, the theme is ongoing.
Micro World
Materials: Enamel on Silver / Gold foils - the brooch fittings are double pins made in 9ct white gold.
Technique : Champleve
Size: Squares Brooches are 4cm square / Figures Brooches are 8x4cm
Also shown here are a related silver dish and a wall based artwork
STATEMENT
I am fascinated by the extraordinary world of miniature organisms that are not visible to the naked eye. Microscopic shapes are beyond our usual view of life and offer a wondrous resource of possible design ideas. This collection is ongoing and is intended to be conceptual in aspect. Science holds discovery and I am a keen explorer of this exciting visual world. I'd like to make more of theses pieces as a larger art-based style of work, echoing another influence contained within them which is the installation of Anthony Gormely's iron men on Crosby beach. Deeper themes of humanity & identity are emerging through sketch book drawings so I look forward to building a more comprehensive series in due course.
These pieces were first exhibited at COLLECT 2012 with the Bluecoat Display Centre Liverpool under the theme "Heroic"
I intend in time to add to the series and build the collection into art focused assemblages.
Technique : Champleve
Size: Squares Brooches are 4cm square / Figures Brooches are 8x4cm
Also shown here are a related silver dish and a wall based artwork
STATEMENT
I am fascinated by the extraordinary world of miniature organisms that are not visible to the naked eye. Microscopic shapes are beyond our usual view of life and offer a wondrous resource of possible design ideas. This collection is ongoing and is intended to be conceptual in aspect. Science holds discovery and I am a keen explorer of this exciting visual world. I'd like to make more of theses pieces as a larger art-based style of work, echoing another influence contained within them which is the installation of Anthony Gormely's iron men on Crosby beach. Deeper themes of humanity & identity are emerging through sketch book drawings so I look forward to building a more comprehensive series in due course.
These pieces were first exhibited at COLLECT 2012 with the Bluecoat Display Centre Liverpool under the theme "Heroic"
I intend in time to add to the series and build the collection into art focused assemblages.
Contemporary Classic Collection
Materials: enamel on silver /18ct gold details
Techniques: champleve enamel / stone setting
STATEMENT
This collection has been described as a design classic. It was first made in response to the millennium year, when in 2000 I looked back at the previous turn of the century's artists for inspiration. I was Influenced by the artistic contrasts of the time and found a strong design source by combining the ornate elements of paintings by Klimt and the geometry of the artist Mondrian, thus creating a very modern contemporary feel to the co-coordinating sets of jewels.
Techniques: champleve enamel / stone setting
STATEMENT
This collection has been described as a design classic. It was first made in response to the millennium year, when in 2000 I looked back at the previous turn of the century's artists for inspiration. I was Influenced by the artistic contrasts of the time and found a strong design source by combining the ornate elements of paintings by Klimt and the geometry of the artist Mondrian, thus creating a very modern contemporary feel to the co-coordinating sets of jewels.
Love & Kisses Pendants
Materials : Enamel / silver / gold foils / rubber necklets
Technique: Cloisonne
Size: Pendant Disc 42 cm diam
STATEMENT
Jewellery has many roles. Often we consider jewels as something decorative or status driven. However, to me one of the main functions, that I find important, is the fact that jewellery has the power to embody a sentiment. A piece that can symbolise a meaning or represent the connections we have with each other, has more of an impact than anything else. Given with love and affection the effect is priceless.
The work for this collection is influenced by my familiar love of mark making. The idea behind the pieces are, that in modern scribble or text / email messaging between the ones we love, O symbolises Love or hugs, and X means a kiss!
In effect the pieces are contemporary but ornamental graphics. However, the pendants have that extra hidden meaning to the wearer that is not readily obvious, but essentially very significant.
The "Love & Kisses" collection is on on-going range which is hand made to order, pieces can be indivudualised.
The series was originally made for "HANDMADE IN LIVERPOOL" at the BLUECOAT DISPLAY CENTER 23rd Nov/ 5th of Jan 2008.
Technique: Cloisonne
Size: Pendant Disc 42 cm diam
STATEMENT
Jewellery has many roles. Often we consider jewels as something decorative or status driven. However, to me one of the main functions, that I find important, is the fact that jewellery has the power to embody a sentiment. A piece that can symbolise a meaning or represent the connections we have with each other, has more of an impact than anything else. Given with love and affection the effect is priceless.
The work for this collection is influenced by my familiar love of mark making. The idea behind the pieces are, that in modern scribble or text / email messaging between the ones we love, O symbolises Love or hugs, and X means a kiss!
In effect the pieces are contemporary but ornamental graphics. However, the pendants have that extra hidden meaning to the wearer that is not readily obvious, but essentially very significant.
The "Love & Kisses" collection is on on-going range which is hand made to order, pieces can be indivudualised.
The series was originally made for "HANDMADE IN LIVERPOOL" at the BLUECOAT DISPLAY CENTER 23rd Nov/ 5th of Jan 2008.
First Snow Pendants
Materials: Enamel / Silver / Gold Foil - available with a silver or colored cable neckband.
Size: Pendant 42mm diameter
Techniques: Cloisonne and enamel painting.
STATEMENT
The pendants are enameled in shades of white, tinged with pale blues, icy greens and subtle hints of earth brown, and are highlighted with flashes of gold foil. They are inspired by a trip to Finland and evoke an aerial perspective of landscape in early winter.
First Snow collection is on ongoing range which is hand made to order, pieces can be individualized.
The series was originally made for an exhibition hosted by Ulla Huttunen showcasing British Enamellers work and toured Finland in 2008.
Size: Pendant 42mm diameter
Techniques: Cloisonne and enamel painting.
STATEMENT
The pendants are enameled in shades of white, tinged with pale blues, icy greens and subtle hints of earth brown, and are highlighted with flashes of gold foil. They are inspired by a trip to Finland and evoke an aerial perspective of landscape in early winter.
First Snow collection is on ongoing range which is hand made to order, pieces can be individualized.
The series was originally made for an exhibition hosted by Ulla Huttunen showcasing British Enamellers work and toured Finland in 2008.
Fire Stone Neckpiece
Materials : Enamel / Silver
Size : overall outer diam 21cm
Technique: Cloisonne
One Off - sold
STATEMENT
This piece was inspired by combining images of pebbles that have strata lines embedded in their formation and the colours of rich precious stones.
It was made as a showcase piece for the cloisonne section of my book on enamelling published in 2006.
It was exhibited as part of the display Glass Metal Fire at the Walker Art Gallery 2010. It is now privately owned.
Size : overall outer diam 21cm
Technique: Cloisonne
One Off - sold
STATEMENT
This piece was inspired by combining images of pebbles that have strata lines embedded in their formation and the colours of rich precious stones.
It was made as a showcase piece for the cloisonne section of my book on enamelling published in 2006.
It was exhibited as part of the display Glass Metal Fire at the Walker Art Gallery 2010. It is now privately owned.
In Season Collection
Materials: Enamel / Silver / fine gold foils and wires
Technique: Champleve and Cloisonne
Size: approx 7cm long
STATEMENT
This collection from 1998/9 was influenced by found natural forms in combination with colours that linked to the seasons. Pale blues and opalescence for Winter, rich golden hues for Autumn, and delicate mixed ranges of pinks for the petal-like colours of Spring and Summer. Abstracted heart shapes for Valentine's collections were also incorporated into the range. The pieces were made to order as a range of repeatable designs. The initial concept behind the range was that the natural form of something as simple as a petal or a leaf would become a jewel. Although each piece could be recreated no two pieces were made exactly the same. In nature, objects are the same, but for example, no two leaves would be identical if put together as the seasons colours change. An attempt was made to capture the essence of each season in a relative colour theme - in nature colours fade and change, but in enamel they are trapped - forever.
Technique: Champleve and Cloisonne
Size: approx 7cm long
STATEMENT
This collection from 1998/9 was influenced by found natural forms in combination with colours that linked to the seasons. Pale blues and opalescence for Winter, rich golden hues for Autumn, and delicate mixed ranges of pinks for the petal-like colours of Spring and Summer. Abstracted heart shapes for Valentine's collections were also incorporated into the range. The pieces were made to order as a range of repeatable designs. The initial concept behind the range was that the natural form of something as simple as a petal or a leaf would become a jewel. Although each piece could be recreated no two pieces were made exactly the same. In nature, objects are the same, but for example, no two leaves would be identical if put together as the seasons colours change. An attempt was made to capture the essence of each season in a relative colour theme - in nature colours fade and change, but in enamel they are trapped - forever.