I love collections of old objects like in junk shops, attics and museums. For many people the memory of someone or a time past can be retained within a possession. An indirect beauty is held in the sacred nature of these belongings. I aim to translate these uniquely precious qualities into my jewellery. Human ties to the past are essential this theory.
I use beaded wire to echo the intense decoration found in antique jewellery. By combining this with individual wax castings, flat pierced shapes, found objects and semi precious stones I aim to create thought provoking pieces.
I am currently an Artist in Residence in Ayrshire, South West Scotland. I have a workshop at the Dean Castle in Kilmarnock and I teach one day a week in primary schools which I enjoy immensely.
Education
-2003, Edinburgh College of Art, BA (Hons.) Design and Applied Arts (Jewellery and Silversmithing), First Class.
Prizes and Awards
-May 2004, Business Start Up Grant, Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust.
-June 2003, Helen Rose Bequest Award, Edinburgh College of Art.
-March 2003, the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Craftsmanship and Design Awards, Commended in Diamond Jewellery section.
-October 2002, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London, Bursary.
UK Publicity
-March-April 05, Crafts, Shortform Review.
-Jan-Feb 05, Crafts, gallery listings.
-Sept 2003, J-Dex, 'Review: New Designers'.
Teaching
-2005-2006, Ayrshire, Artist in Residence, Teaching in Primary Schools throughout the Region.
-2004-2005, Edinburgh College of Art, Artist in Residence, 1st and 2nd Year Tutor.
designs gallery, 179 king street, castle douglas, s.w.scotland ~ open 9.30 / 5.30 ~ closed sundays