At the end of the first semester I feel as though I have a strong concept and research project now underpinning my studies. I have set myself a tough task, but one of my main aims during my second semester was to really develop and … Continue reading Visualising my Concept…

Before the Easter break I was lucky enough to secure a place on a 4-day workshop with Berlin based Jeweller Denise Reytan titled ‘Plastic Poem’. The below quote is taken from the artists statement on Klimt02 and sums up Reytan’s work and approach perfectly. ‘I have an … Continue reading Denise Reytan – Plastic Poem Workshop

Munich Jewellery Week is a yearly event which hosts numerous pop-up contemporary jewellery exhibitions, talks and performances over the city from worldwide exhibitors and runs in parallel to the traditional Handwerk & Design Fair, and its prestigious exhibitions, Schmuck and Talente. Over Munich Jewellery Week (MJW) … Continue reading Munich Jewellery Week 2018 Highlights…

I recently headed down to London and the Saatchi Gallery to see Collect 2018. Organised by the Crafts Council and now in its 14th year, it promised to deliver in bringing together 40 galleries from four continents as well as individual makers from all parameters of … Continue reading Collect 2018

During my first semester on my MA at the School of Jewellery, I have scoped out my direction and identified a clear focus to my work. Entering semester 2, it’s now time to explore this in much greater detail, contextualising and finding a place for … Continue reading Beyond the Maker

I recently had the opportunity to attend a research day at the School of Jewellery. With Lin Cheung as the keynote speaker and further talks form Elizabeth Turrell, John Grayson, Stephen Bottomley and Jivan Astfalck – it was a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand from … Continue reading Archival Materials

As I ponder, plot and delineate my field of enquiry and its potential future path, I dig deep in justifying my decision making to date and I ask myself the following question – Why is it so important to me to share the stories ingrained … Continue reading If a Story is Never Told, It Becomes Forgotten…