CARDIFF EISTEDDFOD 2018
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Daffodil has been constructed using a combination of materials; Sterling Silver, crushed crystals - including Amber and Citrine, Daffodil oil and Dalbergia Melanoxylon wood.
The aim for my Eisteddfod entry was to create a stimulating silver piece using a combination of traditional and contemporary skills. The inspiration behind Daffodil was the National flower of Wales - Cenhinen Pedr (Daffodil) and my task to encompass as many of the perennial plants original characteristics into the piece: considering appearance, colour, texture and scent.
Daffodil much like the original flower consists of six petals, a trumpet shaped corona and a stem. The crystals I chose to use were in relation to the colour scheme of the flower – predominantly yellow and orange hues. Texture was created by hammering and raising the metal as well as using a steel brush on the surface pre-polish, the petals were crafted in such a way that the outer corona crystals (yellow hues) reflect onto the polished surface. Scent has been added to the wooden base through saturation and inside the pieces corona – releasing an enchanting daffodil aroma.
Cardiff Metropolitan University; Community Garden Project Winner 2017
‘Lavender’ was constructed using found wood, silver and crystals. My aim was to incorporate as many of the plants characteristics into the work, considering; colour, fragility, movement and scent.
I constructed the lavender stems with silver wire, varying in width and length, which would combine kinetic movement with the durability of the material, and the aesthetics of this naturally delicate flower.
I began by hardening the silver wire to build stems of the plant. In doing so the stems stand tall and sway gently in the breeze, ultimately giving the effect of the plant but also having the hardness to withstand the years seasons and support the embellishments on top.
To represent the colours of the flower I used several purple hued crystals including amethyst and added fools gold to the clusters for depth.
I saturated the wooden base and dipped the crystals in lavender oil to add a sensory element to the piece. As it is a natural oil it also protects the wood.
The premise is that this piece would look, smell and act as a natural lavender flower would once the wooden base planted into the soil of the community garden.
I constructed the lavender stems with silver wire, varying in width and length, which would combine kinetic movement with the durability of the material, and the aesthetics of this naturally delicate flower.
I began by hardening the silver wire to build stems of the plant. In doing so the stems stand tall and sway gently in the breeze, ultimately giving the effect of the plant but also having the hardness to withstand the years seasons and support the embellishments on top.
To represent the colours of the flower I used several purple hued crystals including amethyst and added fools gold to the clusters for depth.
I saturated the wooden base and dipped the crystals in lavender oil to add a sensory element to the piece. As it is a natural oil it also protects the wood.
The premise is that this piece would look, smell and act as a natural lavender flower would once the wooden base planted into the soil of the community garden.
V&A Inspired By Awards 2014
This piece really tested my skills and patience! I used several techniques including; Electroforming, photo etching, metal casting and silver plating.
My piece was made up of 7 individual 'fan parts' joined together with a rivet at the bottom.
The V&A inspired by award is given upon successfully creating a piece and being asked to exhibit which is inspired by an object in the museum itself. Although it is difficult to be inspired by just one item I decided that my inspiration was the main concept of the museum, fashion, fashion through the eras, mixed materials and accessories.
I was drawn to the detail and development through time in old fashioned corsets and bustles and the fact they were made to adjust and retract which i decided to make one of my key elements in my piece.
Golborne Community Project 2014
This public art commission was designed for the space located at Golborne Bridge, on the corner of Golborne Road connecting to Portobello Road, London. The commission was a collaboration project among various artists working in different mediums. I made 16 'tiles' in total which were exhibited at The Goldfinger Factory before being laid into the face of the truss bridges steps for permanent display. The colour scheme was blue, green and grey as to match the re development colours of the bridge itself. I used a photo etching technique and applied various patina methods to achieve the colours required.
