About the Artist
Although I was originally born in London, I currently live and work in Cumbria. Having spent most of my working life as an export marketing consultant, I am now pursuing my second career as a Designer Maker. My creativity takes the form of jewellery making and Applied Art in metal.
Formal training related to my 'second career'
| 1992 - 1998 |
SCOLA Sutton College of Liberal Arts Surrey
Evening class in Jewellery making, enamelling and silversmithing. |
| May 1997 |
Pewter Workshop S. Norwood Arts & Crafts School London. Course in repousse and patination techniques. |
| 1997 – 1998 |
Studied ‘wrought iron’ forging techniques and worked as assistant ‘blacksmith’ |
| Feb 1999 |
West Dean College Chichester – Advanced Jewellery making. |
| 1999 - 2000 |
Reigate College of Art & Design Surrey – Foundation Course. |
| 2000 - 2001 |
Cumbria College of Art & Design Carlisle – Foundation Course. |
Exhibitions and trade shows during 2007
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Dazzle at The Royal National Theatre, London
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British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate
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Crew Yard Gallery, Nottingham
Description of my work
Although my formal training is in traditional silver jewellery making, most of the jewellery work I produce is based around the use of pure silver in a liquid form, as well as an alloy and process I have developed and named RAVMorph. The ‘Morph’ aspect of my jewellery provides its distinctive and unique appearance with hues of gold, bronze, pink, blue and purple. The pure silver and base metal are combined with 23 carat gold leaf, gemstones and ‘found objects’ to provide the ‘storyline’ and to create different layers and textures.
Sometimes I chose to work on a larger scale, mostly with pewter, to create decorative mirrors and sculptural pieces. Working with metals is an ongoing learning process. Much of what I have learnt so far has been through experimentation. And regardless of the material and techniques used, ultimately it is design which drives me forward.
Please bear in mind that the range of stock changes daily, and inclusion of a picture on this site does not mean the item is necessarily in stock.
Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ
Tel: 01483 444740
Fax: 01483 444742
Email: guildfordhouse@guildford.gov.uk