
Since graduating in 2003 I have been designing and making a broad range of Silver jewellery.
I first started felt making in my degree course and was captivated by it's versatility & strength: it can be molded into any shape and dyed rich colours.
I find it exciting to combine the soft textures and striking colours of felt with the perfect hard reflective surface of polished silver.
I am drawn by the raw organic forms found on the sea shore: they compel me with their elemental beauty. Fossils, pebbles, shells and semi-precious stones become treasure when I capture them in silver.
I am particularly obsessed with cowrie shells ever since, as a child, I spent hours creating patterns with my granny's old teal bag full of them.
Much of my inspiration is also gained from living in Senegal with my Senegalese family and friends, I have been travelling there since 1998. I love the sense of pattern and display that is expressed in Senegal's vibrant music, dance and fabrics.
Designs start in my head then I begin making and they evolve through the process. I am intuitively led by the materials & colours which speak to me, I let the piece grow, responding instinctively.
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