Personal StatementMy work is influenced by many sights, sounds, thoughts and emotions. I love to look at Victorian Mourning Jewellery, Basket making, Hairwork, Seaweed and Rope. I feel fascinated by the creative moment and how we make things intuitively, without considered thought or decision. In contrast, I am moved by the acquisition of skill and craftsmanship developed over years. My Jewellery is a specific and personal tool which tells the tale of our lives, beginning to end. Capturing our Joy, reflecting our courage. My current collection “Dance!“ cried the girl’ is expressive of my concerns and philosophies; promoting an awareness of both life and death, encouraging individuals to cherish every minute of their lives. I have an awareness of the fragility of life and that I must grab it with both arms outstretched. This notion inspires every moment of my work. This is my motivation.
Exhibitions11th May-30th may2007 ‘Burning bright’ Tyger Glyn, The Cat Street Gallery, Hong Kong 3rd March - 29th June 2007 ‘Rings’ an exhibition of selected Makers, Leeds Crafts Centre 15th January-21st January Goldsmiths Hall, London 25th January - 31st March 2007. ‘Raw‘, an exhibition of selected Makers, Manchester Craft and Design Centre, 13th January - 14th February 2007. The Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk. 6th December- 12th January 2007 ‘All that glitters’ The Scream Gallery, Regent St, London 1st November-3rd December 2007 ‘Burning bright ’ Tyger Glyn, South Kensington, London September - November 2006 Grundy Gallery, Blackpool June 2006 New Designers, Islington June 2006 Manchester Metropolitan University Degree show Aug 2006 Bentham Arts Forum, Exhibit. Bentham, Lancaster Aug 2005 Bentham Arts Forum, Exhibit. Bentham, LancasterAwards March 2007 Precious Metal Bursary, The Goldsmiths Hall April 2005 Artist Development Bursary, Scarman Trust FundTraining 2006- 20007 Creative Business Development(B-Des) Manchester Metropolitan University. Jan 2007 Getting Started, Goldsmiths Hall, London. 2003-2006 Exceptional First Class Honours, 3-D Design, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester June 2006 Wire Working Master Class, Giovanni Corvaja, UEC Birmingham June 2006 Granulation Master class, Giovanni Corvaja, UEC, Birmingham April 2005 Coil Basket Master class, Anna King, Basket Makers Association, York 2002-2003 National Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design 2001-2002 Full Access Certificate to Teacher Training
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