Process and development
For the first time in a long time I have used a sketchbook to map out my pieces for Collect. I have always worked backwards where I see a final piece in my head and then work back the way to the research and developmental drawings. I knew I wanted to use certain materials - stainless steel, 18ct gold, silver and pearls - within this body of work and also have a cohesive shape and theme running throughout. I have experimented more with the sense of depth and my ‘cluster’ effect where I build layers of material on top of each other to create something completely one-off and unique.
My inspiration as always has stemmed from my island home however the move to Callander has definitely seen me experiment more with textures which I see in the landscape here. Fishing nets, flotsam washed ashore and the everchanging shoreline of Skye will always be at the core of my designs but I’m discovering new shapes, textures and how the landscape around the Trossachs influences my work.
Now for the collection…
